Frederick, MD vs Ontario, 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

Ontario

63.8

#1740 nationally

Ontario leads in crime level (7.5 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 143). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $78,070).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Ontario, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 63.8 (#1740)
Population 85,793 182,457
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $671,649
Median Household Income $89,981 $78,070
Average Commute 29.8 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 47 48
Crime Level 11.1 7.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 143
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+2.1
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 →
Ontario, CA
D
63.8 Score

Ontario, CA

Mid-size California city with community character

Median Home

$671,649

Population

182,457

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

48

Pacific View Ontario, CA →

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