Frederick, MD vs South St. Paul, MN

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

South St. Paul

76.1

#385 nationally

South St. Paul leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 39). South St. Paul leads in cost of living index (102 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD South St. Paul, MN
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76.1 (#385)
Population 85,793 20,664
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $304,841
Median Household Income $89,981 $82,644
Average Commute 29.8 min 20.6 min
Walk Score 47 39
Crime Level 11.1 9.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+12.9
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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South St. Paul, MN
C
76.1 Score

South St. Paul, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$304,841

Population

20,664

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

39

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