Florence, SC 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.

Florence

73.7

#685 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 22.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 27). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $56,031).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Florence, SC Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 73.7 (#685) 67 (#1470)
Population 40,609 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $223,951 $465,790
Median Household Income $56,031 $89,981
Average Commute 18.8 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 27 47
Crime Level 22.1 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+8.0 D+8.8
Florence, SC
C
73.7 Score

Florence, SC

Small South Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$223,951

Population

40,609

Crime

High

Walk Score

27

Southeast View Florence, SC →
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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