Frederick, MD vs Melrose, MA

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

Melrose

67.3

#1438 nationally

Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 11.1). Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 167).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Melrose, MA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 67.3 (#1438)
Population 85,793 29,357
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $930,823
Median Household Income $89,981 $126,305
Average Commute 29.8 min 37.1 min
Walk Score 47 62
Crime Level 11.1 2.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 167
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+39.5
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

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Melrose, MA
D+
67.3 Score

Melrose, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$930,823

Population

29,357

Crime

Low

Walk Score

62

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