Cicero, 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.
Cicero
75.8
#413 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $64,325). Cicero leads in walk score (75 vs 52). Cicero leads in cost of living index (100 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cicero, IL | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#413) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 81,004 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,032 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $64,325 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+53.3 |
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75.8 Score
Cicero, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$280,032
Population
81,004
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
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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