Baltimore, MD vs Hobbs, NM

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

Hobbs

75.4

#463 nationally

Hobbs leads in crime level (21.7 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 39). Hobbs leads in average commute (24 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Hobbs, NM
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 75.4 (#463)
Population 565,239 39,386
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $216,854
Median Household Income $58,349 $63,804
Average Commute 30.1 min 24 min
Walk Score 64 39
Crime Level 44.0 21.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+61.6
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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Hobbs, NM
C
75.4 Score

Hobbs, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$216,854

Population

39,386

Crime

High

Walk Score

39

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