Frederick, MD vs Rochester, NH

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

Rochester

71

#1036 nationally

Rochester leads in crime level (2.1 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 23). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $74,882).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Rochester, NH
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 71 (#1036)
Population 85,793 33,519
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $413,235
Median Household Income $89,981 $74,882
Average Commute 29.8 min 27.8 min
Walk Score 47 23
Crime Level 11.1 2.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 104
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+12.1
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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Rochester, NH
C-
71 Score

Rochester, NH

Small New Hampshire city with local appeal

Median Home

$413,235

Population

33,519

Crime

Low

Walk Score

23

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