Elk Grove, 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.

Elk Grove

66.7

#1508 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 32). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elk Grove, CA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 66.7 (#1508) 67 (#1470)
Population 178,444 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $634,683 $465,790
Median Household Income $115,864 $89,981
Average Commute 33.1 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 32 47
Crime Level 5.2 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 148 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.7 D+8.8
Elk Grove, CA
D
66.7 Score

Elk Grove, CA

Mid-size California city with community character

Median Home

$634,683

Population

178,444

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

32

Pacific View Elk Grove, 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

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