Baltimore, MD vs Chester, PA

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

Chester leads in crime level (22.8 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in median household income ($58,349 vs $39,193). Chester leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Chester, PA
Population 565,239 33,595
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $0
Median Household Income $58,349 $39,193
Average Commute 30.1 min 21.7 min
Walk Score 64 60
Crime Level 44.0 22.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 86
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+23.7
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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Chester, PA
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Score

Chester, PA

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Population

33,595

Crime

High

Walk Score

60

Median Income

$39,193

Northeast View Chester, PA →

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