Baltimore, MD vs Provo, UT
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
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 44). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 30.1 min). Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $58,349).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 565,239 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+39.8 |
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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C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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