Frederick, MD vs Palm Springs, FL
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
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $55,254). Palm Springs leads in crime level (8.6 vs 11.1). Palm Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Palm Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 72.6 (#862) |
| Population | 85,793 | 27,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $269,159 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $55,254 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+0.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
Palm Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,159
Population
27,132
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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