Frederick, MD vs Perry Hall, MD

Perry Hall is moderately more affordable than Frederick, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Frederick scores 119 compared to 112 for Perry Hall, 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 $1,604/month in Perry Hall — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Perry Hall is more affordable at $332,000 median vs $365,200.

Median household income in Frederick is $95,150 compared to $104,709 in Perry Hall (-9.1%). Perry Hall offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Frederick spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Perry Hall.

Climate-wise, Perry Hall is notably warmer with an average of 59.1°F compared to 55.4°F in Frederick. Perry Hall receives more rainfall at 43.7" per year compared to 35.6" in Frederick.