Baltimore, MD vs Plano, TX
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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 39). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 565,239 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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