Frederick, MD vs Pleasant Hill, 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

Pleasant Hill

64.1

#1719 nationally

Pleasant Hill leads in crime level (6.5 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 191). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Pleasant Hill, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 64.1 (#1719)
Population 85,793 33,802
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $992,042
Median Household Income $89,981 $137,685
Average Commute 29.8 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 47 54
Crime Level 11.1 6.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 191
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+38.0
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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Pleasant Hill, CA
D
64.1 Score

Pleasant Hill, CA

Small California city with local appeal

Median Home

$992,042

Population

33,802

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

54

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