Baltimore, MD vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Spring Valley leads in crime level (13.2 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 51). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 565,239 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+11.8 |
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-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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