Frederick, MD vs Salem, MA

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

Salem

68.6

#1307 nationally

Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 11.1). Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 47). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $79,196).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Salem, MA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 68.6 (#1307)
Population 85,793 44,744
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $614,321
Median Household Income $89,981 $79,196
Average Commute 29.8 min 30.6 min
Walk Score 47 70
Crime Level 11.1 4.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 135
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+20.3
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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Salem, MA
D+
68.6 Score

Salem, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$614,321

Population

44,744

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

70

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