Baltimore, MD vs Olathe, KS
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
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Olathe leads in crime level (5.4 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 30). Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $58,349).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Olathe, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 73.9 (#662) |
| Population | 565,239 | 147,461 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $440,222 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $108,077 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+8.5 |
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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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73.9 Score
Olathe, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$440,222
Population
147,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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