Gaithersburg, MD vs Overland Park, KS
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
Overland Park
75.2
#489 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 32). Overland Park leads in cost of living index (99 vs 141). Overland Park leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Overland Park, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 75.2 (#489) |
| Population | 69,563 | 197,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $490,568 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $97,126 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.7 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+8.5 |
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
75.2 Score
Overland Park, KS
Midwest value meets modern amenities
Median Home
$490,568
Population
197,238
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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