Gaithersburg, MD vs Westfield, NJ
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
Westfield
68
#1365 nationally
Westfield leads in crime level (0.4 vs 6.9). Westfield leads in median household income ($203,235 vs $104,544). Gaithersburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 184).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Westfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 68 (#1365) |
| Population | 69,563 | 30,559 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $1,327,809 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $203,235 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 0.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 184 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+24.2 |
D+
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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D+
68 Score
Westfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,327,809
Population
30,559
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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