Baltimore, MD vs Westerville, OH
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
Westerville
71.2
#1015 nationally
Westerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 28). Westerville leads in median household income ($103,617 vs $58,349).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Westerville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 71.2 (#1015) |
| Population | 565,239 | 37,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $454,134 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $103,617 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+6.6 |
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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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71.2 Score
Westerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,134
Population
37,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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