Auburn, AL 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.

Auburn

71.7

#960 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Auburn leads in crime level (2.9 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 28). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $55,509).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Auburn, AL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 71.7 (#960) 67 (#1470)
Population 82,025 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $423,354 $465,790
Median Household Income $55,509 $89,981
Average Commute 19 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 28 47
Crime Level 2.9 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.8 D+8.8
Auburn, AL
C-
71.7 Score

Auburn, AL

Alabama community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$423,354

Population

82,025

Crime

Low

Walk Score

28

Southeast View Auburn, AL →
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

Northeast View Frederick, MD →

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