Frederick, MD vs Nixa, MO
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
Nixa
76.8
#315 nationally
Nixa leads in crime level (1.3 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 21). Nixa leads in cost of living index (96 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Nixa, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 76.8 (#315) |
| Population | 85,793 | 25,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $326,737 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $74,814 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+52.3 |
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
76.8 Score
Nixa, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,737
Population
25,405
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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