Frederick, MD vs Monterey, 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

Monterey

62.7

#1834 nationally

Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 192). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 29.8 min). Monterey leads in walk score (53 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Monterey, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 62.7 (#1834)
Population 85,793 29,116
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $1,179,065
Median Household Income $89,981 $98,003
Average Commute 29.8 min 19.1 min
Walk Score 47 53
Crime Level 11.1 10.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 192
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+29.9
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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Monterey, CA
D-
62.7 Score

Monterey, CA

Small California city with local appeal

Median Home

$1,179,065

Population

29,116

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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