Frederick, MD vs Wildwood, 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

vs

Wildwood

69.3

#1237 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 9). Wildwood leads in crime level (5.5 vs 11.1). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Wildwood, MO
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 69.3 (#1237)
Population 85,793 34,851
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $589,609
Median Household Income $89,981 $147,508
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.9 min
Walk Score 47 9
Crime Level 11.1 5.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+23.4
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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Wildwood, MO
D+
69.3 Score

Wildwood, MO

Small Missouri city with local appeal

Median Home

$589,609

Population

34,851

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

9

Midwest View Wildwood, MO →

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