Frederick, MD vs Pasadena, 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

Pasadena

61.6

#1898 nationally

Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 197). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 47). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 13.2).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Pasadena, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 61.6 (#1898)
Population 85,793 133,560
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $1,206,740
Median Household Income $89,981 $97,818
Average Commute 29.8 min 27.9 min
Walk Score 47 69
Crime Level 11.1 13.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+32.9