Frederick, MD vs Glen Burnie, MD

Glen Burnie is moderately more affordable than Frederick, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Frederick scores 119 compared to 112 for Glen Burnie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frederick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frederick is $1,688/month compared to $1,607/month in Glen Burnie — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glen Burnie is more affordable at $329,200 median vs $365,200.

Median household income in Frederick is $95,150 compared to $88,291 in Glen Burnie (+7.8%). While Frederick is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frederick spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Glen Burnie.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.4°F vs 56.2°F). Glen Burnie receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 35.6" in Frederick.