Frederick, MD vs Salisbury, NC

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

Salisbury

66.6

#1526 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 26.3). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $48,888). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 27).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Salisbury, NC
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 66.6 (#1526)
Population 85,793 36,319
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $284,346
Median Household Income $89,981 $48,888
Average Commute 29.8 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 47 27
Crime Level 11.1 26.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+35.9
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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Salisbury, NC
D
66.6 Score

Salisbury, NC

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$284,346

Population

36,319

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

27

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