Frederick, MD vs Indianapolis, IN

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

Indianapolis

73.5

#722 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $54,321). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 31). Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Indianapolis, IN
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 73.5 (#722)
Population 85,793 887,642
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $232,142
Median Household Income $89,981 $54,321
Average Commute 29.8 min 24.1 min
Walk Score 47 31
Crime Level 11.1 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 5.8
Cost of Living Index 120 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+27.7
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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Indianapolis, IN
C
73.5 Score

Indianapolis, IN

The Crossroads of America

Median Home

$232,142

Population

887,642

Crime

Moderate-High

Schools

C+

Midwest View Indianapolis, IN →

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