Baltimore, MD vs South Gate, 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

vs

South Gate

62.6

#1845 nationally

South Gate leads in crime level (14.4 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 144). South Gate leads in median household income ($67,188 vs $58,349).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD South Gate, CA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 62.6 (#1845)
Population 565,239 90,070
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $702,198
Median Household Income $58,349 $67,188
Average Commute 30.1 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 64 70
Crime Level 44.0 14.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+32.9
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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South Gate, CA
D-
62.6 Score

South Gate, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$702,198

Population

90,070

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

70

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