Frederick, MD vs Santa Ana, CA
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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 47). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 85,793 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+2.6 |
D+
67 Score
Frederick, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$465,790
Population
85,793
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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