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Measure FrederickMaryland, United States Remove Frederick
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.8
Connector Score 7.6
Affordability 4.5
Transportation 5.5
Car-free friendliness 4.0
Walkability 4.2
Things to do 6.5
Food & dining 6.5
Places to stay 5.8
Nature & outdoors 6.0
Scenic value 7.5
Family friendliness 5.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.1
Nightlife 4.1
Remote-work friendliness 4.9
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $138
Mid-range $203
Luxury $327
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 120
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,850
Population 92K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Ferry
Car recommended —
Character
Best for History, Wine country
Known for Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Shopping
When to go Peak: Spring through fall, especially fall we…

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