Frederick, MD vs New Orleans, LA

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

New Orleans

76.2

#375 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $51,116). New Orleans leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.8 min). New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD New Orleans, LA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76.2 (#375)
Population 85,793 364,136
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $245,144
Median Household Income $89,981 $51,116
Average Commute 29.8 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 47 58
Crime Level 11.1 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+12.9
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 →
New Orleans, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Orleans, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$245,144

Population

364,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

Southeast View New Orleans, LA →

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