Frederick, MD vs Lynnwood, WA

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

Lynnwood

63.5

#1764 nationally

Lynnwood leads in crime level (7.2 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $72,241). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 138).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Lynnwood, WA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 63.5 (#1764)
Population 85,793 43,867
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $760,273
Median Household Income $89,981 $72,241
Average Commute 29.8 min 30 min
Walk Score 47 54
Crime Level 11.1 7.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 138
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+19.0
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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Lynnwood, WA
D
63.5 Score

Lynnwood, WA

Small Washington city with local appeal

Median Home

$760,273

Population

43,867

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

54

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