Frederick, MD vs Pleasant Prairie, WI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Frederick
67
#1470 nationally
Pleasant Prairie
67.5
#1415 nationally
Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 11). Pleasant Prairie leads in crime level (8.6 vs 11.1). Pleasant Prairie leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 67.5 (#1415) |
| Population | 85,793 | 21,818 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $472,884 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $99,635 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+6.3 |
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+
67.5 Score
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,884
Population
21,818
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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