Frederick, MD vs Lemon Grove, 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
Lemon Grove
61.9
#1885 nationally
Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 144). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $77,833). Lemon Grove leads in walk score (52 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Lemon Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 61.9 (#1885) |
| Population | 85,793 | 27,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $761,919 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $77,833 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+16.8 |
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
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D-
61.9 Score
Lemon Grove, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$761,919
Population
27,569
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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