Frederick, MD vs Muncie, IN

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

Muncie

76

#399 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $40,309). Muncie leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 16.5).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Muncie, IN
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76 (#399)
Population 85,793 65,081
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $157,737
Median Household Income $89,981 $40,309
Average Commute 29.8 min 17.7 min
Walk Score 47 38
Crime Level 11.1 16.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 81
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+15.8
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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Muncie, IN
C
76 Score

Muncie, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$157,737

Population

65,081

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

Midwest View Muncie, IN →

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