Frederick, MD vs Romeoville, 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
Romeoville
74.2
#624 nationally
Romeoville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 25). Romeoville leads in cost of living index (108 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Romeoville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 74.2 (#624) |
| Population | 85,793 | 40,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $324,032 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $96,409 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+1.6 |
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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C
74.2 Score
Romeoville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,032
Population
40,955
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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