Frederick, MD vs Woburn, MA

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

Woburn

67.4

#1435 nationally

Woburn leads in crime level (5.9 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 153). Woburn leads in median household income ($104,780 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Woburn, MA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 67.4 (#1435)
Population 85,793 41,647
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $770,729
Median Household Income $89,981 $104,780
Average Commute 29.8 min 26.1 min
Walk Score 47 46
Crime Level 11.1 5.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 153
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+39.5
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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Woburn, MA
D+
67.4 Score

Woburn, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$770,729

Population

41,647

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

46

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