Frederick, MD vs Springfield, 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

Springfield

79.7

#112 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $62,419).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Springfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 79.7 (#112)
Population 85,793 112,544
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $174,630
Median Household Income $89,981 $62,419
Average Commute 29.8 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 47 38
Crime Level 11.1 24.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+5.0
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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Springfield, IL
C+
79.7 Score

Springfield, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$174,630

Population

112,544

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

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