Birmingham, MI 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.

Birmingham

75.1

#499 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Birmingham leads in crime level (1.5 vs 11.1). Birmingham leads in median household income ($151,556 vs $89,981). Birmingham leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Birmingham, MI Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 75.1 (#499) 67 (#1470)
Population 21,434 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $755,859 $465,790
Median Household Income $151,556 $89,981
Average Commute 20.7 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 60 47
Crime Level 1.5 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 146 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.6 D+8.8
Birmingham, MI
C
75.1 Score

Birmingham, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$755,859

Population

21,434

Crime

Low

Walk Score

60

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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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