Baltimore, MD vs Maple Valley, WA

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

Maple Valley

65.6

#1623 nationally

Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 24). Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $58,349).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Maple Valley, WA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 65.6 (#1623)
Population 565,239 28,434
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $784,011
Median Household Income $58,349 $137,595
Average Commute 30.1 min 39.1 min
Walk Score 64 24
Crime Level 44.0 3.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 148
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+51.7
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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Maple Valley, WA
D
65.6 Score

Maple Valley, WA

Small Washington city with local appeal

Median Home

$784,011

Population

28,434

Crime

Low

Walk Score

24

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