Baltimore, MD vs Conroe, TX
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
Conroe
70.8
#1052 nationally
Conroe leads in crime level (6.7 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 24). Conroe leads in median household income ($71,630 vs $58,349).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Conroe, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 70.8 (#1052) |
| Population | 565,239 | 108,248 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $315,986 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $71,630 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+45.5 |
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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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70.8 Score
Conroe, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$315,986
Population
108,248
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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