Bellevue, WA 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.

Bellevue

69.5

#1192 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Bellevue leads in median household income ($145,892 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 175). Bellevue leads in walk score (55 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bellevue, WA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 69.5 (#1192) 67 (#1470)
Population 154,331 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,451,887 $465,790
Median Household Income $145,892 $89,981
Average Commute 26.4 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 55 47
Crime Level Very Low 11.1
School Rating 9.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 175 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+51.7 D+8.8
Bellevue, WA
D+
69.5 Score

Bellevue, WA

Eastside excellence

Median Home

$1,451,887

Population

154,331

Crime

Very Low

Schools

A+

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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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