Citrus Heights, CA 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.
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in crime level (6.9 vs 12.0). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $75,022). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Citrus Heights, CA | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1627) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 86,239 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $476,900 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $75,022 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+53.3 |
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65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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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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