Gaithersburg, MD vs Walnut Creek, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 197). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 41). Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $104,544).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 69,563 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+38.0 |
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-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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