Gaithersburg, MD vs Wildomar, 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
Wildomar
63.3
#1787 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 15). Wildomar leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.9). Gaithersburg leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 39.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Wildomar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 63.3 (#1787) |
| Population | 69,563 | 37,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $657,714 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $89,912 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+1.3 |
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
63.3 Score
Wildomar, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$657,714
Population
37,087
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Pacific
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