Chester, PA 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 median household income ($89,981 vs $39,193). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 22.8). Chester leads in cost of living index (86 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chester, PA Frederick, MD
Population 33,595 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $465,790
Median Household Income $39,193 $89,981
Average Commute 21.7 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 60 47
Crime Level 22.8 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 86 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.7 D+8.8
Chester, PA
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Score

Chester, PA

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Population

33,595

Crime

High

Walk Score

60

Median Income

$39,193

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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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