Gaithersburg, MD vs Tustin, CA
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
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 182). Tustin leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 30.5 min). Tustin leads in crime level (5.8 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Tustin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 65.1 (#1655) |
| Population | 69,563 | 77,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $1,169,038 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $102,065 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+2.6 |
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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D
65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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