Frederick, MD vs South Pasadena, 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

vs

South Pasadena

63.6

#1760 nationally

South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD South Pasadena, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 63.6 (#1760)
Population 85,793 25,623
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $1,707,701
Median Household Income $89,981 $127,882
Average Commute 29.8 min 30.6 min
Walk Score 47 67
Crime Level 11.1 5.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 228
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+32.9
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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South Pasadena, CA
D
63.6 Score

South Pasadena, CA

Small California city with local appeal

Median Home

$1,707,701

Population

25,623

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

67

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