Frederick, MD vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in crime level (8.0 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 159). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $89,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 85,793 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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