Baltimore, MD vs Palm Desert, 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

vs

Palm Desert

66

#1595 nationally

Palm Desert leads in crime level (8.9 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 28). Palm Desert leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Palm Desert, CA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 66 (#1595)
Population 565,239 51,951
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $544,379
Median Household Income $58,349 $75,691
Average Commute 30.1 min 22.4 min
Walk Score 64 28
Crime Level 44.0 8.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 136
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+1.3
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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Palm Desert, CA
D
66 Score

Palm Desert, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$544,379

Population

51,951

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

28

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