Baltimore, MD vs San Jacinto, 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
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
San Jacinto leads in crime level (7.0 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 27). Baltimore leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 42.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 565,239 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+1.3 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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