Aurora, IL 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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 141). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 40). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $85,943).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 177,563 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+53.3 |
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73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
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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