Frederick, MD vs Philadelphia, PA

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

Philadelphia

72.6

#863 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $52,649). Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 47). Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Philadelphia, PA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 72.6 (#863)
Population 85,793 1,573,916
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $234,630
Median Household Income $89,981 $52,649
Average Commute 29.8 min 32.8 min
Walk Score 47 74
Crime Level 11.1 High
School Rating N/A 4.5
Cost of Living Index 120 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+58.8
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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Philadelphia, PA
C-
72.6 Score

Philadelphia, PA

City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm

Median Home

$234,630

Population

1,573,916

Crime

High

Schools

C

Northeast View Philadelphia, PA →

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