Frederick, MD vs West Hollywood, CA

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

West Hollywood

62.7

#1836 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 24.2). West Hollywood leads in walk score (91 vs 47). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 183).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD West Hollywood, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 62.7 (#1836)
Population 85,793 34,349
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $997,070
Median Household Income $89,981 $89,034
Average Commute 29.8 min 26.9 min
Walk Score 47 91
Crime Level 11.1 24.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 183
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+32.9
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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West Hollywood, CA
D-
62.7 Score

West Hollywood, CA

Small California city with local appeal

Median Home

$997,070

Population

34,349

Crime

High

Walk Score

91

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