Gaithersburg, MD vs Holly Springs, GA
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
Holly Springs
71.1
#1022 nationally
Holly Springs leads in crime level (0.1 vs 6.9). Holly Springs leads in cost of living index (116 vs 141). Gaithersburg leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 35.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Holly Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 71.1 (#1022) |
| Population | 69,563 | 19,540 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $435,387 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $108,332 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 35.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 0.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+39.0 |
Data coverage note: Holly Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Gaithersburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
71.1 Score
Holly Springs, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$435,387
Population
19,540
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$108,332
Southeast
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