Columbus, IN 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.

Columbus

81.7

#37 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 11.1). Columbus leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 29).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Columbus, IN Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 81.7 (#37) 67 (#1470)
Population 51,522 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,533 $465,790
Median Household Income $75,114 $89,981
Average Commute 18.1 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 29 47
Crime Level 0.4 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.3 D+8.8
Columbus, IN
B-
81.7 Score

Columbus, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$281,533

Population

51,522

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

29

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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

Northeast View Frederick, MD →

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