Frederick, MD vs San Diego, 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
San Diego
65.3
#1643 nationally
Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 165). San Diego leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 29.8 min). San Diego leads in walk score (52 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | San Diego, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 65.3 (#1643) |
| Population | 85,793 | 1,388,320 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $994,682 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $89,457 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+16.8 |
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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D
65.3 Score
San Diego, CA
America's Finest City
Median Home
$994,682
Population
1,388,320
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Pacific
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