Baltimore, MD vs Houma, LA

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

Houma

79

#147 nationally

Houma leads in crime level (13.1 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 40). Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Houma, LA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 79 (#147)
Population 565,239 31,733
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $189,195
Median Household Income $58,349 $56,823
Average Commute 30.1 min 19.9 min
Walk Score 64 40
Crime Level 44.0 13.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+51.8
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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Houma, LA
C+
79 Score

Houma, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$189,195

Population

31,733

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

40

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