Baltimore, MD 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.

Baltimore

75.5

#444 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 44.0). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 67 (#1470)
Population 565,239 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $465,790
Median Household Income $58,349 $89,981
Average Commute 30.1 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 64 47
Crime Level 44.0 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+8.8
Baltimore, MD
C
75.5 Score

Baltimore, MD

Major Maryland city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$189,754

Population

565,239

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

64

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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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