Carlsbad, 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.

Carlsbad

62.6

#1838 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Carlsbad leads in crime level (5.5 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 202). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 31).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carlsbad, CA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 62.6 (#1838) 67 (#1470)
Population 113,495 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,361,646 $465,790
Median Household Income $134,139 $89,981
Average Commute 28.5 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 31 47
Crime Level 5.5 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 202 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+16.8 D+8.8
Carlsbad, CA
D-
62.6 Score

Carlsbad, CA

Mid-size California city with community character

Median Home

$1,361,646

Population

113,495

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

31

Pacific View Carlsbad, 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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