Baltimore, MD vs Salinas, CA
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
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
Salinas leads in crime level (14.4 vs 44.0). Salinas leads in median household income ($84,250 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Salinas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 63.5 (#1766) |
| Population | 565,239 | 159,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $753,868 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $84,250 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+29.9 |
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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D
63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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