Frederick, MD vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 120). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 85,793 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+9.8 |
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
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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