Baltimore, MD vs Imperial Beach, 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
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in crime level (14.8 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 167). Imperial Beach leads in median household income ($75,731 vs $58,349).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 565,239 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+16.8 |
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-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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