Frederick, MD vs Richland, WA

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

Richland

69.9

#1159 nationally

Richland leads in crime level (6.9 vs 11.1). Richland leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 34).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Richland, WA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 69.9 (#1159)
Population 85,793 63,757
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $470,131
Median Household Income $89,981 $89,283
Average Commute 29.8 min 20.7 min
Walk Score 47 34
Crime Level 11.1 6.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+21.9
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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Richland, WA
D+
69.9 Score

Richland, WA

Washington community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$470,131

Population

63,757

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

34

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