Frederick, MD vs Sterling Heights, MI
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
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Sterling Heights leads in crime level (6.3 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 33). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $75,381).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Sterling Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 72.7 (#851) |
| Population | 85,793 | 133,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $313,695 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $75,381 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+13.7 |
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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C-
72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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