Frederick, MD vs Woodridge, 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

Woodridge

72.7

#852 nationally

Woodridge leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 32). Woodridge leads in median household income ($95,756 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Woodridge, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 72.7 (#852)
Population 85,793 33,566
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $418,284
Median Household Income $89,981 $95,756
Average Commute 29.8 min 31.2 min
Walk Score 47 32
Crime Level 11.1 1.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 114
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+13.3
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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Woodridge, IL
C-
72.7 Score

Woodridge, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$418,284

Population

33,566

Crime

Low

Walk Score

32

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