Benicia, CA 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.

Benicia

66.9

#1481 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 168). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 34).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Benicia, CA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1481) 67 (#1470)
Population 26,429 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $784,805 $465,790
Median Household Income $124,375 $89,981
Average Commute 33.5 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 34 47
Crime Level 3.7 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 168 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.0 D+8.8
Benicia, CA
D
66.9 Score

Benicia, CA

Small California city with local appeal

Median Home

$784,805

Population

26,429

Crime

Low

Walk Score

34

Pacific View Benicia, CA →
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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