Frederick, MD vs Inkster, MI

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

Inkster

75

#517 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 29.4). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $38,381). Inkster leads in cost of living index (82 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Inkster, MI
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 75 (#517)
Population 85,793 25,056
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $110,374
Median Household Income $89,981 $38,381
Average Commute 29.8 min 26.6 min
Walk Score 47 33
Crime Level 11.1 29.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 82
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+29.0
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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Inkster, MI
C
75 Score

Inkster, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$110,374

Population

25,056

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

33

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