Frederick, MD vs Zachary, LA

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

Zachary

73.7

#694 nationally

Zachary leads in crime level (9.1 vs 11.1). Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 120). Zachary leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Zachary, LA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 73.7 (#694)
Population 85,793 19,968
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $269,521
Median Household Income $89,981 $88,811
Average Commute 29.8 min 27.6 min
Walk Score 47 N/A
Crime Level 11.1 9.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+11.1

Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Frederick has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.

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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Zachary, LA
C
73.7 Score

Zachary, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$269,521

Population

19,968

Crime

Moderate

Median Income

$88,811

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