Frederick, MD vs Mill Creek, 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

Mill Creek

64.6

#1686 nationally

Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 29). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 162).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Mill Creek, WA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 64.6 (#1686)
Population 85,793 20,742
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $952,678
Median Household Income $89,981 $118,276
Average Commute 29.8 min 34.1 min
Walk Score 47 29
Crime Level 11.1 3.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 162
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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Mill Creek, WA
D
64.6 Score

Mill Creek, WA

Small Washington city with local appeal

Median Home

$952,678

Population

20,742

Crime

Low

Walk Score

29

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