Charlotte, NC 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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Frederick
67
#1470 nationally
Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 26). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $71,659). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Frederick, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 67 (#1470) |
| Population | 897,720 | 85,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $465,790 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $89,981 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.1 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.8 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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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
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