Gaithersburg, MD vs Modesto, CA
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
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in crime level (6.9 vs 18.0). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $73,375). Modesto leads in cost of living index (130 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 69,563 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+11.0 |
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
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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