Baltimore, MD vs Long 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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $58,349). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 565,239 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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