Frederick, MD vs Helena, AL

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

Helena

74.5

#582 nationally

Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 12). Helena leads in median household income ($107,360 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Helena, AL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 74.5 (#582)
Population 85,793 22,117
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $367,018
Median Household Income $89,981 $107,360
Average Commute 29.8 min 30.4 min
Walk Score 47 12
Crime Level 11.1 2.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+40.8
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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Helena, AL
C
74.5 Score

Helena, AL

Small Alabama city with local appeal

Median Home

$367,018

Population

22,117

Crime

Low

Walk Score

12

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