Buffalo Grove, IL 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.

Buffalo Grove

77.6

#229 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 11.1). Buffalo Grove leads in median household income ($127,553 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 40).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Buffalo Grove, IL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 77.6 (#229) 67 (#1470)
Population 42,482 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $452,107 $465,790
Median Household Income $127,553 $89,981
Average Commute 28.8 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 40 47
Crime Level 0.6 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 126 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.8 D+8.8
Buffalo Grove, IL
C+
77.6 Score

Buffalo Grove, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$452,107

Population

42,482

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

40

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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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