Baltimore, MD vs Coachella, CA
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
Coachella
67.5
#1408 nationally
Coachella leads in crime level (8.2 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 39). Coachella leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Coachella, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 67.5 (#1408) |
| Population | 565,239 | 43,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $432,865 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $52,466 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+1.3 |
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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D+
67.5 Score
Coachella, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,865
Population
43,590
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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