Baltimore, MD vs Calumet City, 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
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Calumet City leads in crime level (11.2 vs 44.0). Calumet City leads in cost of living index (92 vs 108). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 55).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Calumet City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 78.4 (#179) |
| Population | 565,239 | 34,358 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $156,808 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $56,727 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+42.0 |
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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C+
78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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