Baltimore, MD vs Greensboro, NC
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
Greensboro
68.8
#1281 nationally
Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 29). Greensboro leads in crime level (25.3 vs 44.0). Greensboro leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Greensboro, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 68.8 (#1281) |
| Population | 565,239 | 302,296 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $265,428 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $55,051 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 25.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+21.8 |
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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+
68.8 Score
Greensboro, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,428
Population
302,296
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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