Baltimore, MD vs Rocky Mount, NC
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
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 22). Rocky Mount leads in crime level (21.0 vs 44.0). Rocky Mount leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 565,239 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+22.7 |
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
74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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