Gaithersburg, MD vs Tulsa, OK
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
Tulsa
74
#654 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in crime level (6.9 vs 25.8). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $56,648). Tulsa leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Tulsa, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 74 (#654) |
| Population | 69,563 | 411,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $220,759 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $56,648 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 25.8 |
| 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+55.8 |
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
74 Score
Tulsa, OK
Growing Oklahoma city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$220,759
Population
411,894
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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