Frederick, MD vs Mountain View, CA
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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $89,981). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 85,793 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+40.0 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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