Frederick, MD vs San Marcos, 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 Marcos
62.2
#1870 nationally
San Marcos leads in crime level (6.1 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 33). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | San Marcos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 62.2 (#1870) |
| Population | 85,793 | 94,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $953,736 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $99,413 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 166 |
| 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-
62.2 Score
San Marcos, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$953,736
Population
94,188
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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