Frederick, MD vs Maywood, IL
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
Maywood
74.4
#597 nationally
Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $64,767). Maywood leads in cost of living index (96 vs 120). Maywood leads in walk score (54 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Maywood, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 74.4 (#597) |
| Population | 85,793 | 22,880 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $262,105 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $64,767 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+42.0 |
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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C
74.4 Score
Maywood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,105
Population
22,880
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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