Frederick, MD vs Round Lake Beach, 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

Round Lake Beach

80.5

#74 nationally

Round Lake Beach leads in crime level (2.3 vs 11.1). Round Lake Beach leads in cost of living index (98 vs 120). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $83,293).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Round Lake Beach, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 80.5 (#74)
Population 85,793 26,783
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $261,065
Median Household Income $89,981 $83,293
Average Commute 29.8 min 30.8 min
Walk Score 47 45
Crime Level 11.1 2.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 98
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+20.8
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

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Round Lake Beach, IL
B-
80.5 Score

Round Lake Beach, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$261,065

Population

26,783

Crime

Low

Walk Score

45

Midwest View Round Lake Beach, IL →

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