Frederick, MD vs Oxnard, 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
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 16.3). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 154). Oxnard leads in walk score (57 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 85,793 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+15.1 |
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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D-
62.3 Score
Oxnard, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$771,743
Population
198,488
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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