Frederick, MD vs Lincoln, 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

Lincoln

72.8

#830 nationally

Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.1). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 47). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 153).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Lincoln, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 72.8 (#830)
Population 85,793 54,538
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $645,264
Median Household Income $89,981 $99,434
Average Commute 29.8 min 29.3 min
Walk Score 47 84
Crime Level 11.1 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 153
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+8.5
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 →
C-
72.8 Score

Lincoln, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$645,264

Population

54,538

Crime

Low

Walk Score

84

Pacific View Lincoln, CA →

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