Gaithersburg, MD vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 141). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 52).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 69,563 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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