Frederick, MD vs Oak Creek, WI

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

Oak Creek

71.4

#986 nationally

Oak Creek leads in crime level (4.0 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 22). Oak Creek leads in average commute (23 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Oak Creek, WI
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 71.4 (#986)
Population 85,793 37,156
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $418,459
Median Household Income $89,981 $86,408
Average Commute 29.8 min 23 min
Walk Score 47 22
Crime Level 11.1 4.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 106
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+38.5
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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Oak Creek, WI
C-
71.4 Score

Oak Creek, WI

Small Wisconsin city with local appeal

Median Home

$418,459

Population

37,156

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

22

Midwest View Oak Creek, WI →

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