Baltimore, MD vs Springfield, MA

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

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Springfield leads in crime level (24.4 vs 44.0). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 30.1 min). Baltimore leads in median household income ($58,349 vs $47,677).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 565,239 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $307,092
Median Household Income $58,349 $47,677
Average Commute 30.1 min 21 min
Walk Score 64 58
Crime Level 44.0 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+8.9
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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Springfield, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

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