Frederick, MD vs Naperville, 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
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $89,981). Naperville leads in crime level (9.3 vs 11.1). Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 85,793 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+13.3 |
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
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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