Gaithersburg, MD vs Oak Park, IL
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
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 52). Gaithersburg leads in crime level (6.9 vs 8.9). Oak Park leads in cost of living index (127 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 69,563 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+42.0 |
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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C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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