Baltimore, MD vs Oakdale, 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
Oakdale
63.4
#1772 nationally
Oakdale leads in crime level (10.8 vs 44.0). Oakdale leads in median household income ($83,110 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Oakdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 63.4 (#1772) |
| Population | 565,239 | 23,045 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $558,603 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $83,110 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+11.0 |
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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D
63.4 Score
Oakdale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$558,603
Population
23,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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