Frederick, MD vs Montgomery, IL
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
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 15). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $89,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 85,793 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+1.5 |
D+
67 Score
Frederick, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$465,790
Population
85,793
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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C
75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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