Frederick, MD vs Garden Grove, CA
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.
Frederick
67
#1470 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 165). Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 85,793 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+2.6 |
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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D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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