Frederick, MD vs New York City, NY

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 York City

62.5

#1851 nationally

New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 47). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 187). Frederick leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 41.2 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD New York City, NY
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 62.5 (#1851)
Population 85,793 8,258,035
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $832,934
Median Household Income $89,981 $74,694
Average Commute 29.8 min 41.2 min
Walk Score 47 89
Crime Level 11.1 Moderate
School Rating N/A 6
Cost of Living Index 120 187
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+64.8
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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New York City, NY
D-
62.5 Score

New York City, NY

The city that never sleeps

Median Home

$832,934

Population

8,258,035

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B-

Northeast View New York City, NY →

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