Baltimore, MD vs Central, LA

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

Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 7). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 44.0). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $58,349).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Central, LA
Population 565,239 29,781
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $0
Median Household Income $58,349 $82,714
Average Commute 30.1 min 30.8 min
Walk Score 64 7
Crime Level 44.0 7.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+11.1
Baltimore, MD
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 View Baltimore, MD →
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Score

Central, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Population

29,781

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

7

Median Income

$82,714

Southeast View Central, LA →

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