Alhambra, CA vs Frederick, MD

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.

Alhambra

63.8

#1735 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 11.1). Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 47). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 169).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alhambra, CA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 63.8 (#1735) 67 (#1470)
Population 79,776 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $927,695 $465,790
Median Household Income $80,234 $89,981
Average Commute 30.1 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 71 47
Crime Level 6.2 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 169 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+8.8
Alhambra, CA
D
63.8 Score

Alhambra, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$927,695

Population

79,776

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

71

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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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