Allen Park, MI vs Gaithersburg, MD
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.
Allen Park
82.1
#32 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Allen Park leads in cost of living index (93 vs 141). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $73,792). Allen Park leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen Park, MI | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.1 (#32) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 27,528 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,490 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $73,792 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+53.3 |
B-
82.1 Score
Allen Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,490
Population
27,528
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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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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