Frederick, MD vs Schaumburg, 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

Schaumburg

76.1

#384 nationally

Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 43). Schaumburg leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Schaumburg, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76.1 (#384)
Population 85,793 75,750
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $364,930
Median Household Income $89,981 $92,818
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.1 min
Walk Score 47 43
Crime Level 11.1 2.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 114
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+42.0
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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Schaumburg, IL
C
76.1 Score

Schaumburg, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$364,930

Population

75,750

Crime

Low

Walk Score

43

Midwest View Schaumburg, IL →

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