Frederick, MD vs Lake Charles, LA

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

Lake Charles

76.2

#371 nationally

Lake Charles leads in average commute (18 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $54,761). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 16.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Lake Charles, LA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76.2 (#371)
Population 85,793 79,633
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $206,355
Median Household Income $89,981 $54,761
Average Commute 29.8 min 18 min
Walk Score 47 37
Crime Level 11.1 16.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+39.6
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 →
Lake Charles, LA
C
76.2 Score

Lake Charles, LA

Louisiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$206,355

Population

79,633

Crime

High

Walk Score

37

Southeast View Lake Charles, LA →

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