Bethany, OK 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.
Bethany
83.4
#13 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $54,606). Bethany leads in cost of living index (90 vs 141). Bethany leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 20,369 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+53.3 |
B
83.4 Score
Bethany, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,832
Population
20,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Southwest
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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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