Baltimore, MD vs Chapel Hill, NC

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

vs

Chapel Hill

68.6

#1303 nationally

Chapel Hill leads in crime level (4.7 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 34). Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Chapel Hill, NC
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 68.6 (#1303)
Population 565,239 62,043
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $636,021
Median Household Income $58,349 $85,940
Average Commute 30.1 min 19.6 min
Walk Score 64 34
Crime Level 44.0 4.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 133
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+51.1
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

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Chapel Hill, NC
D+
68.6 Score

Chapel Hill, NC

North Carolina community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$636,021

Population

62,043

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

34

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