Baltimore, MD vs Lawrence, 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

Lawrence

66.9

#1488 nationally

Lawrence leads in crime level (12.0 vs 44.0). Lawrence leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 30.1 min). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Lawrence, MA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 66.9 (#1488)
Population 565,239 88,172
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $519,043
Median Household Income $58,349 $53,977
Average Commute 30.1 min 22.6 min
Walk Score 64 72
Crime Level 44.0 12.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+20.3
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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Lawrence, MA
D
66.9 Score

Lawrence, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$519,043

Population

88,172

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

72

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