Frederick, MD vs Monterey Park, 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 Park

63.4

#1770 nationally

Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Monterey Park, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 63.4 (#1770)
Population 85,793 57,877
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $926,209
Median Household Income $89,981 $76,892
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.8 min
Walk Score 47 64
Crime Level 11.1 7.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 169
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+32.9
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

Northeast View Frederick, MD →
Monterey Park, CA
D
63.4 Score

Monterey Park, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$926,209

Population

57,877

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

64

Pacific View Monterey Park, CA →

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