Frederick, MD vs Manchester, NH

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

Manchester

69.9

#1157 nationally

Manchester leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $74,040). Manchester leads in crime level (9.2 vs 11.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Manchester, NH
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 69.9 (#1157)
Population 85,793 115,474
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $444,613
Median Household Income $89,981 $74,040
Average Commute 29.8 min 24.2 min
Walk Score 47 51
Crime Level 11.1 9.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+2.9
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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Manchester, NH
D+
69.9 Score

Manchester, NH

Mid-size New Hampshire city with community character

Median Home

$444,613

Population

115,474

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

51

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