Elmhurst, 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.

Elmhurst

73.4

#734 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.1). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 135).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elmhurst, IL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#734) 67 (#1470)
Population 45,336 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $647,169 $465,790
Median Household Income $143,492 $89,981
Average Commute 27.8 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 48 47
Crime Level 1.6 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.3 D+8.8
Elmhurst, IL
C
73.4 Score

Elmhurst, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$647,169

Population

45,336

Crime

Low

Walk Score

48

Midwest View Elmhurst, IL →
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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