Gaithersburg, MD vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $104,544). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 52).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 69,563 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 285 |
| 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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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