Fountain Valley, 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.
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Fountain Valley leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.9). Gaithersburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 189). Fountain Valley leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fountain Valley, CA | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1677) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 55,468 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,397,460 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $108,860 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+53.3 |
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64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
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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