Frederick, MD vs Rio Rancho, NM

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

Rio Rancho

68.7

#1300 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 16). Rio Rancho leads in crime level (8.7 vs 11.1). Rio Rancho leads in cost of living index (102 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Rio Rancho, NM
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 68.7 (#1300)
Population 85,793 110,660
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $364,155
Median Household Income $89,981 $78,978
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 47 16
Crime Level 11.1 8.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+5.8
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

Northeast View Frederick, MD →
Rio Rancho, NM
D+
68.7 Score

Rio Rancho, NM

Mid-size New Mexico city with community character

Median Home

$364,155

Population

110,660

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

16

Southwest View Rio Rancho, NM →

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