Frederick, MD vs Lafayette, CA

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

Lafayette

62.7

#1832 nationally

Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 11.1). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 280).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Lafayette, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 62.7 (#1832)
Population 85,793 25,048
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $1,941,109
Median Household Income $89,981 $219,250
Average Commute 29.8 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 47 26
Crime Level 11.1 2.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 280
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+38.0
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 →
Lafayette, CA
D-
62.7 Score

Lafayette, CA

Small California city with local appeal

Median Home

$1,941,109

Population

25,048

Crime

Low

Walk Score

26

Pacific View Lafayette, CA →

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