Frederick, MD vs Winston-Salem, NC

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

Winston-Salem

69.3

#1238 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 22). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 22.2). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $54,416).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Winston-Salem, NC
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 69.3 (#1238)
Population 85,793 252,975
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $265,029
Median Household Income $89,981 $54,416
Average Commute 29.8 min 21.6 min
Walk Score 47 22
Crime Level 11.1 22.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+13.2
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

Northeast View Frederick, MD →
Winston-Salem, NC
D+
69.3 Score

Winston-Salem, NC

Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$265,029

Population

252,975

Crime

High

Walk Score

22

Southeast View Winston-Salem, NC →

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