Bessemer, 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.

Bessemer

71.9

#943 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 47.8). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $34,953). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 26).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bessemer, AL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#943) 67 (#1470)
Population 25,037 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $133,398 $465,790
Median Household Income $34,953 $89,981
Average Commute 24.7 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 26 47
Crime Level 47.8 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 85 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.4 D+8.8
Bessemer, AL
C-
71.9 Score

Bessemer, AL

Small Alabama city with local appeal

Median Home

$133,398

Population

25,037

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

26

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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

Northeast View Frederick, MD →

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