Garfield Heights, OH vs Westminster, MD
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.
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 12.7). Westminster leads in median household income ($71,286 vs $49,864). Garfield Heights leads in cost of living index (83 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield Heights, OH | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#77) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 28,900 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,742 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $49,864 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | R+25.0 |
B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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D
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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