Frederick, MD vs Palatine, IL

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

Palatine

74.6

#575 nationally

Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 41). Palatine leads in cost of living index (115 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Palatine, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 74.6 (#575)
Population 85,793 64,869
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $396,744
Median Household Income $89,981 $93,383
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.7 min
Walk Score 47 41
Crime Level 11.1 1.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+42.0
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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Palatine, IL
C
74.6 Score

Palatine, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$396,744

Population

64,869

Crime

Low

Walk Score

41

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