Frederick, MD vs Peabody, MA

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

Peabody

64.9

#1669 nationally

Peabody leads in crime level (7.0 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 141). Peabody leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Peabody, MA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 64.9 (#1669)
Population 85,793 54,056
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $707,213
Median Household Income $89,981 $91,125
Average Commute 29.8 min 27.2 min
Walk Score 47 43
Crime Level 11.1 7.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 141
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+20.3
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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Peabody, MA
D
64.9 Score

Peabody, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$707,213

Population

54,056

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

43

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