Frederick, MD vs Panama City, FL
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
Panama City
66.5
#1538 nationally
Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 17.8). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $57,221). Panama City leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Panama City, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 66.5 (#1538) |
| Population | 85,793 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $286,249 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $57,221 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+47.4 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that Frederick has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.5 Score
Panama City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,249
Population
35,660
Crime
High
Median Income
$57,221
Southeast
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