Frederick, MD vs Wentzville, MO
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
Wentzville
73.6
#716 nationally
Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 10). Wentzville leads in crime level (3.0 vs 11.1). Wentzville leads in median household income ($109,158 vs $89,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Wentzville, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 73.6 (#716) |
| Population | 85,793 | 47,497 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $404,431 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $109,158 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 10 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+17.0 |
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
73.6 Score
Wentzville, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,431
Population
47,497
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Midwest
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