Frederick, MD vs Northbrook, 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

vs

Northbrook

77.2

#269 nationally

Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 11.1). Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 47). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Northbrook, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 77.2 (#269)
Population 85,793 33,977
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $718,284
Median Household Income $89,981 $150,236
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 47 83
Crime Level 11.1 0.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 152
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+42.0
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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Northbrook, IL
C+
77.2 Score

Northbrook, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$718,284

Population

33,977

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

83

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