Frederick, MD vs Queen Creek, AZ
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
Queen Creek
69
#1266 nationally
Queen Creek leads in crime level (3.3 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 17). Queen Creek leads in median household income ($127,182 vs $89,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Queen Creek, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 69 (#1266) |
| Population | 85,793 | 76,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $630,977 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $127,182 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+3.5 |
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+
69 Score
Queen Creek, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$630,977
Population
76,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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