Arnold, MO vs Frederick, 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.

Arnold

70.7

#1066 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 21). Arnold leads in cost of living index (95 vs 120). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $72,317).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Arnold, MO Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 70.7 (#1066) 67 (#1470)
Population 21,059 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $277,441 $465,790
Median Household Income $72,317 $89,981
Average Commute 29 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 21 47
Crime Level 11.3 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+36.7 D+8.8
Arnold, MO
C-
70.7 Score

Arnold, MO

Small Missouri city with local appeal

Median Home

$277,441

Population

21,059

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

21

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Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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