Frederick, MD vs Huntington Beach, 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
Huntington Beach
63.7
#1747 nationally
Huntington Beach leads in crime level (5.7 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 195). Huntington Beach leads in median household income ($114,747 vs $89,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Huntington Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 63.7 (#1747) |
| Population | 85,793 | 192,129 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $1,367,647 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $114,747 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 195 |
| 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
63.7 Score
Huntington Beach, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,367,647
Population
192,129
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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