Frederick, MD vs Rosemead, CA
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
Rosemead
63.2
#1793 nationally
Rosemead leads in walk score (65 vs 47). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 163). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $70,073).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Rosemead, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 63.2 (#1793) |
| Population | 85,793 | 49,305 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $909,395 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $70,073 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+32.9 |
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
63.2 Score
Rosemead, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,395
Population
49,305
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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