Frederick, MD vs Skokie, IL

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

Skokie

74.2

#627 nationally

Skokie leads in crime level (5.6 vs 11.1). Skokie leads in walk score (68 vs 47). Skokie leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Skokie, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 74.2 (#627)
Population 85,793 64,937
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $435,327
Median Household Income $89,981 $91,892
Average Commute 29.8 min 27.4 min
Walk Score 47 68
Crime Level 11.1 5.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+42.0
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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Skokie, IL
C
74.2 Score

Skokie, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$435,327

Population

64,937

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

68

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