Gaithersburg, MD vs Milpitas, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $104,544). Gaithersburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 217). Gaithersburg leads in crime level (6.9 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 69,563 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+40.0 |
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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D
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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