Frederick, MD vs Grand Rapids, MI

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

vs

Grand Rapids

73.4

#738 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $54,789). Grand Rapids leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 29.8 min). Grand Rapids leads in cost of living index (91 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Grand Rapids, MI
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 73.4 (#738)
Population 85,793 201,013
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $311,699
Median Household Income $89,981 $54,789
Average Commute 29.8 min 21.2 min
Walk Score 47 52
Crime Level 11.1 Moderate
School Rating N/A 6.8
Cost of Living Index 120 91
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+5.4
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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Grand Rapids, MI
C
73.4 Score

Grand Rapids, MI

Beer City USA with West Michigan charm

Median Home

$311,699

Population

201,013

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B

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