Baltimore, MD vs Morton Grove, IL
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
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 44.0). Morton Grove leads in median household income ($102,940 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Morton Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 76.9 (#299) |
| Population | 565,239 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $454,132 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $102,940 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+42.0 |
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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C
76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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