Frederick, MD vs Portland, ME
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
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 29.8 min). Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 47). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $71,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 85,793 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+36.3 |
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-
72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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