Frederick, MD vs Wilmette, 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

Wilmette

71

#1040 nationally

Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 11.1). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 162).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Wilmette, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 71 (#1040)
Population 85,793 27,026
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $1,007,961
Median Household Income $89,981 $183,750
Average Commute 29.8 min 35.7 min
Walk Score 47 58
Crime Level 11.1 0.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 162
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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Wilmette, IL
C-
71 Score

Wilmette, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$1,007,961

Population

27,026

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

58

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