Boston, MA 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.

Boston

66.2

#1568 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 47). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 155). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $81,744).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Boston, MA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 66.2 (#1568) 67 (#1470)
Population 684,379 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $787,763 $465,790
Median Household Income $81,744 $89,981
Average Commute 30.2 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 83 47
Crime Level Moderate 11.1
School Rating 7.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 155 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+52.5 D+8.8
Boston, MA
D
66.2 Score

Boston, MA

Innovation hub with historic charm

Median Home

$787,763

Population

684,379

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B

Northeast View Boston, MA →
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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