Frederick, MD vs Lansing, 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

Lansing

76.6

#331 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 36.9). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $50,747). Lansing leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Lansing, MI
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76.6 (#331)
Population 85,793 112,115
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $170,959
Median Household Income $89,981 $50,747
Average Commute 29.8 min 19.3 min
Walk Score 47 46
Crime Level 11.1 36.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 87
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+3.1
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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Lansing, MI
C
76.6 Score

Lansing, MI

Mid-size Michigan city with community character

Median Home

$170,959

Population

112,115

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

46

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