Gaithersburg, MD vs West 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
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 6.9). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $68,359). West St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 69,563 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 4.5 |
| 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 |
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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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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