Baltimore, MD vs Beaumont, TX
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
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 31). Beaumont leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 30.1 min). Beaumont leads in crime level (31.2 vs 44.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Beaumont, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 75.5 (#445) |
| Population | 565,239 | 112,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $174,566 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $53,745 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 31.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+8.9 |
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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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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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