Baltimore, MD vs Hammond, LA

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

Hammond

70.7

#1072 nationally

Hammond leads in crime level (15.1 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 32). Baltimore leads in median household income ($58,349 vs $42,049).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Hammond, LA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 70.7 (#1072)
Population 565,239 22,527
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $225,024
Median Household Income $58,349 $42,049
Average Commute 30.1 min 22.4 min
Walk Score 64 32
Crime Level 44.0 15.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+37.4
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

Northeast View Baltimore, MD →
Hammond, LA
C-
70.7 Score

Hammond, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$225,024

Population

22,527

Crime

High

Walk Score

32

Southeast View Hammond, LA →

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