Frederick, MD vs Royal Oak, 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

Royal Oak

79.7

#111 nationally

Royal Oak leads in crime level (3.4 vs 11.1). Royal Oak leads in walk score (57 vs 47). Royal Oak leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Royal Oak, MI
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 79.7 (#111)
Population 85,793 57,452
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $337,493
Median Household Income $89,981 $92,799
Average Commute 29.8 min 24.7 min
Walk Score 47 57
Crime Level 11.1 3.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 106
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+10.6
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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Royal Oak, MI
C+
79.7 Score

Royal Oak, MI

Michigan community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$337,493

Population

57,452

Crime

Low

Walk Score

57

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