Baltimore, MD vs Lincoln, 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

vs

Lincoln

72.8

#830 nationally

Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 44.0). Lincoln leads in median household income ($99,434 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 153).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Lincoln, CA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 72.8 (#830)
Population 565,239 54,538
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $645,264
Median Household Income $58,349 $99,434
Average Commute 30.1 min 29.3 min
Walk Score 64 84
Crime Level 44.0 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 153
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+8.5
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 →
C-
72.8 Score

Lincoln, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$645,264

Population

54,538

Crime

Low

Walk Score

84

Pacific View Lincoln, CA →

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