Frederick, MD vs Granite City, IL

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

vs

Granite City

78.6

#169 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $58,681). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Granite City, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 78.6 (#169)
Population 85,793 26,908
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $116,558
Median Household Income $89,981 $58,681
Average Commute 29.8 min 22.8 min
Walk Score 47 39
Crime Level 11.1 16.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 83
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+13.3
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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Granite City, IL
C+
78.6 Score

Granite City, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$116,558

Population

26,908

Crime

High

Walk Score

39

Midwest View Granite City, IL →

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