Gaithersburg, MD vs Greenacres, FL
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
Greenacres
71.2
#1005 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $58,981). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 33). Greenacres leads in cost of living index (106 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Greenacres, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 71.2 (#1005) |
| Population | 69,563 | 44,103 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $281,921 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $58,981 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+0.8 |
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-
71.2 Score
Greenacres, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,921
Population
44,103
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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