Baltimore, MD vs Culpeper, VA
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
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Culpeper leads in crime level (3.3 vs 44.0). Culpeper leads in median household income ($86,940 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Culpeper, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 66.7 (#1506) |
| Population | 565,239 | 21,012 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $463,556 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $86,940 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+25.0 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Baltimore has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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