Frederick, MD vs Marlborough, MA

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

Marlborough

63.9

#1732 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 41). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 137). Marlborough leads in median household income ($94,199 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Marlborough, MA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 63.9 (#1732)
Population 85,793 41,179
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $585,835
Median Household Income $89,981 $94,199
Average Commute 29.8 min 30.9 min
Walk Score 47 41
Crime Level 11.1 11.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+39.5
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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Marlborough, MA
D
63.9 Score

Marlborough, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$585,835

Population

41,179

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

41

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