Gaithersburg, MD vs Mukilteo, WA
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
Mukilteo
66.3
#1560 nationally
Mukilteo leads in crime level (2.9 vs 6.9). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 25). Mukilteo leads in median household income ($123,036 vs $104,544).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Mukilteo, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 66.3 (#1560) |
| Population | 69,563 | 21,011 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $909,085 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $123,036 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+19.0 |
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
66.3 Score
Mukilteo, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,085
Population
21,011
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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