Frederick, MD vs Portage, IN

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

Portage

71.1

#1027 nationally

Portage leads in crime level (6.4 vs 11.1). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 120). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $71,317).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Portage, IN
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 71.1 (#1027)
Population 85,793 38,513
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $269,590
Median Household Income $89,981 $71,317
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.7 min
Walk Score 47 N/A
Crime Level 11.1 6.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+10.5

Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Frederick has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.

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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Portage, IN
C-
71.1 Score

Portage, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$269,590

Population

38,513

Crime

Moderate

Median Income

$71,317

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