Denver, CO 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.

Denver

69.1

#1250 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 47). Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 128).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Denver, CO Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 69.1 (#1250) 67 (#1470)
Population 713,252 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $533,060 $465,790
Median Household Income $85,853 $89,981
Average Commute 26.4 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 61 47
Crime Level Moderate 11.1
School Rating 6.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 128 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+56.1 D+8.8
Denver, CO
D+
69.1 Score

Denver, CO

Mile High City with mountain access

Median Home

$533,060

Population

713,252

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B-

West View Denver, CO →
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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