Frederick, MD vs Lafayette, IN

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

Lafayette

71.4

#983 nationally

Lafayette leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $50,674). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 16.4).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Lafayette, IN
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 71.4 (#983)
Population 85,793 71,216
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $268,766
Median Household Income $89,981 $50,674
Average Commute 29.8 min 16.3 min
Walk Score 47 38
Crime Level 11.1 16.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 Even
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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Lafayette, IN
C-
71.4 Score

Lafayette, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$268,766

Population

71,216

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

Midwest View Lafayette, IN →

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