Baltimore, MD vs Brookhaven, GA
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.
Baltimore
75.5
#444 nationally
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Brookhaven leads in crime level (8.3 vs 44.0). Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Brookhaven, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 62.8 (#1821) |
| Population | 565,239 | 57,945 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $753,512 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $114,570 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Baltimore has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.5 Score
Baltimore, MD
Major Maryland city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$189,754
Population
565,239
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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