Rockville, MD vs Wildwood, MO
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.
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 9). Rockville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.5). Wildwood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 67,297 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+23.4 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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