Baltimore, MD vs High Point, 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

High Point

72.9

#808 nationally

High Point leads in crime level (12.5 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 23). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD High Point, NC
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 72.9 (#808)
Population 565,239 116,926
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $251,120
Median Household Income $58,349 $58,582
Average Commute 30.1 min 20.7 min
Walk Score 64 23
Crime Level 44.0 12.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+21.8
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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High Point, NC
C-
72.9 Score

High Point, NC

Mid-size North Carolina city with community character

Median Home

$251,120

Population

116,926

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

23

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