Frederick, MD vs San Jose, 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 Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 198). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $89,981). San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 85,793 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+40.0 |
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 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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