Frederick, MD vs Monroe, WA

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

Monroe

63.2

#1790 nationally

Monroe leads in crime level (6.5 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 31). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Monroe, WA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 63.2 (#1790)
Population 85,793 19,447
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $722,297
Median Household Income $89,981 $99,713
Average Commute 29.8 min 31.4 min
Walk Score 47 31
Crime Level 11.1 6.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+19.0
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 →
Monroe, WA
D
63.2 Score

Monroe, WA

Small Washington city with local appeal

Median Home

$722,297

Population

19,447

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

31

Pacific View Monroe, WA →

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