Frederick, MD vs Rolling Meadows, IL

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

Rolling Meadows

77.3

#260 nationally

Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 11.1). Rolling Meadows leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Rolling Meadows, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 77.3 (#260)
Population 85,793 23,329
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $342,521
Median Household Income $89,981 $91,287
Average Commute 29.8 min 26.6 min
Walk Score 47 42
Crime Level 11.1 2.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+42.0
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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Rolling Meadows, IL
C+
77.3 Score

Rolling Meadows, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$342,521

Population

23,329

Crime

Low

Walk Score

42

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