Gaithersburg, MD vs Reading, PA
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
Reading
74.9
#536 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $42,852). Reading leads in cost of living index (88 vs 141). Reading leads in walk score (72 vs 52).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Reading, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 74.9 (#536) |
| Population | 69,563 | 94,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $268,328 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $42,852 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+12.2 |
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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
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74.9 Score
Reading, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,328
Population
94,903
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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