Gaithersburg, MD vs Grand Prairie, TX
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.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 32). Grand Prairie leads in cost of living index (100 vs 141). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $76,626).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Grand Prairie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 72 (#934) |
| Population | 69,563 | 202,134 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $317,295 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $76,626 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+22.2 |
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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C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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