Baltimore, MD vs Woodridge, IL
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
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Woodridge leads in crime level (1.6 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 32). Woodridge leads in median household income ($95,756 vs $58,349).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 565,239 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+13.3 |
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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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72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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