Baltimore, MD vs Ruston, LA

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

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 72.3 (#911)
Population 565,239 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $229,937
Median Household Income $58,349 $32,877
Average Commute 30.1 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 64 25
Crime Level 44.0 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+25.4
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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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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