Carol Stream, IL 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.

Carol Stream

75.4

#460 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Carol Stream leads in crime level (1.9 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 36). Carol Stream leads in median household income ($103,525 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carol Stream, IL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 75.4 (#460) 67 (#1470)
Population 38,966 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $388,952 $465,790
Median Household Income $103,525 $89,981
Average Commute 29.3 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 36 47
Crime Level 1.9 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 113 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.3 D+8.8
Carol Stream, IL
C
75.4 Score

Carol Stream, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$388,952

Population

38,966

Crime

Low

Walk Score

36

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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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