Frederick, MD vs Springfield, MO

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

Springfield

70.1

#1138 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 32.3). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $43,450). Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Springfield, MO
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 70.1 (#1138)
Population 85,793 170,188
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $246,969
Median Household Income $89,981 $43,450
Average Commute 29.8 min 18.1 min
Walk Score 47 39
Crime Level 11.1 32.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+20.8
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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Springfield, MO
C-
70.1 Score

Springfield, MO

Mid-size Missouri city with community character

Median Home

$246,969

Population

170,188

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

39

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