Baltimore, MD vs Fall River, MA

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

vs

Fall River

64.9

#1665 nationally

Fall River leads in crime level (20.4 vs 44.0). Fall River leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 30.1 min). Baltimore leads in median household income ($58,349 vs $52,734).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Fall River, MA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 64.9 (#1665)
Population 565,239 93,840
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $455,484
Median Household Income $58,349 $52,734
Average Commute 30.1 min 25.2 min
Walk Score 64 65
Crime Level 44.0 20.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 119
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+1.3
Baltimore, MD
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

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Fall River, MA
D
64.9 Score

Fall River, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$455,484

Population

93,840

Crime

High

Walk Score

65

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