Frederick, MD vs Romulus, MI

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

Romulus

74.2

#625 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 16). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 24.1). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $63,854).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Romulus, MI
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 74.2 (#625)
Population 85,793 24,702
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $206,880
Median Household Income $89,981 $63,854
Average Commute 29.8 min 24.5 min
Walk Score 47 16
Crime Level 11.1 24.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+29.0
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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Romulus, MI
C
74.2 Score

Romulus, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$206,880

Population

24,702

Crime

High

Walk Score

16

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