Gaithersburg, MD vs Pelham, AL
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
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 13). Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 6.9). Pelham leads in cost of living index (101 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Pelham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 73.9 (#665) |
| Population | 69,563 | 25,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $328,477 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $94,108 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+40.8 |
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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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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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