Baltimore, MD vs Portage, IN

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

Portage

71.1

#1027 nationally

Portage leads in crime level (6.4 vs 44.0). Portage leads in median household income ($71,317 vs $58,349). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Portage, IN
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 71.1 (#1027)
Population 565,239 38,513
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $269,590
Median Household Income $58,349 $71,317
Average Commute 30.1 min 28.7 min
Walk Score 64 N/A
Crime Level 44.0 6.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+10.5

Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Baltimore has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.

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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Portage, IN
C-
71.1 Score

Portage, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$269,590

Population

38,513

Crime

Moderate

Median Income

$71,317

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