Central, LA 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.

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 7). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 11.1). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Central, LA Frederick, MD
Population 29,781 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $465,790
Median Household Income $82,714 $89,981
Average Commute 30.8 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 7 47
Crime Level 7.1 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+11.1 D+8.8
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Score

Central, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Population

29,781

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

7

Median Income

$82,714

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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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