Nashville, TN vs Rockville, 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.
Nashville
66.8
#1501 nationally
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 28). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $68,134). Nashville leads in cost of living index (108 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashville, TN | Rockville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1501) | 69.9 (#1160) |
| Population | 689,447 | 67,297 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $434,068 | $615,698 |
| Median Household Income | $68,134 | $122,470 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 56 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+53.3 |
D
66.8 Score
Nashville, TN
Music City with booming growth
Median Home
$434,068
Population
689,447
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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