Gaithersburg, MD vs Suwanee, GA
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
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Suwanee leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.9). Suwanee leads in cost of living index (123 vs 141). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $100,780).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 69,563 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee 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
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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