Baltimore, MD vs Newark, DE

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

Newark

71.9

#952 nationally

Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 44.0). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 30.1 min). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Newark, DE
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 71.9 (#952)
Population 565,239 30,169
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $367,052
Median Household Income $58,349 $67,738
Average Commute 30.1 min 19.6 min
Walk Score 64 42
Crime Level 44.0 8.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+32.6
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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Newark, DE
C-
71.9 Score

Newark, DE

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Median Home

$367,052

Population

30,169

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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