Gaithersburg, MD vs St. Paul, MN
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
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in crime level (6.9 vs 16.9). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 69,563 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Gaithersburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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