Baltimore, MD vs Galt, CA
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
Galt
63
#1805 nationally
Galt leads in crime level (11.3 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 33). Galt leads in median household income ($85,069 vs $58,349).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Galt, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 63 (#1805) |
| Population | 565,239 | 25,767 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $535,863 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $85,069 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+19.7 |
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
63 Score
Galt, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,863
Population
25,767
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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