Gaithersburg, MD vs Universal City, TX
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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $71,287). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 36). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 69,563 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+9.8 |
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
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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