Berkeley, 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.

Berkeley

59.6

#1947 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 47). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 17.5).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Berkeley, CA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 59.6 (#1947) 67 (#1470)
Population 118,962 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,460,437 $465,790
Median Household Income $104,716 $89,981
Average Commute 30.4 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 85 47
Crime Level 17.5 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 222 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 D+8.8
Berkeley, CA
F
59.6 Score

Berkeley, CA

Mid-size California city with community character

Median Home

$1,460,437

Population

118,962

Crime

High

Walk Score

85

Pacific View Berkeley, CA →
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 →

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