Baltimore, MD vs McKinney, TX
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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 24). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 565,239 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+11.2 |
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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C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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