2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Plainview, NY vs Frederick, MD

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Is it cheaper to live in Frederick or is it cheaper to live in Plainview?
- Frederick is 29.2% less expensive than Plainview.

Which city has more affordable housing, Frederick or Plainview?
- Frederick housing costs are 45.3% less expensive than Plainview housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Plainview or is Health Care more affordable in Frederick.
- Health related expenses are 32.6% less in Frederick.
 Plainview, NYFrederick, MDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.7100
 Food & Groceries109.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.8100
 Housing237.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$408,300$338,100
 Utilities125  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.1100
 Miscellaneous156.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Frederick    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent  More

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