Gaithersburg, MD vs Sioux Falls, SD
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 30.5 min). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 141). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $68,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 69,563 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+12.7 |
D+
68.7 Score
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$522,428
Population
69,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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C
75.5 Score
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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