Baltimore, MD vs Worcester, 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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 30.1 min). Baltimore leads in median household income ($58,349 vs $52,891). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 565,239 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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