Gaithersburg, MD vs Springfield, IL

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

vs

Springfield

79.7

#112 nationally

Gaithersburg leads in crime level (6.9 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 30.5 min). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $62,419).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gaithersburg, MD Springfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 68.7 (#1291) 79.7 (#112)
Population 69,563 112,544
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $522,428 $174,630
Median Household Income $104,544 $62,419
Average Commute 30.5 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 52 38
Crime Level 6.9 24.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 141 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.3 R+5.0
Gaithersburg, MD
D+
68.7 Score

Gaithersburg, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$522,428

Population

69,563

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

52

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Springfield, IL
C+
79.7 Score

Springfield, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$174,630

Population

112,544

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

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