Baltimore, MD vs Monroe, 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

Monroe

73.4

#741 nationally

Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 32). Monroe leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 30.1 min). Baltimore leads in median household income ($58,349 vs $36,550).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Monroe, LA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 73.4 (#741)
Population 565,239 46,616
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $155,007
Median Household Income $58,349 $36,550
Average Commute 30.1 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 64 32
Crime Level 44.0 51.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+27.9
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

Northeast View Baltimore, MD →
Monroe, LA
C
73.4 Score

Monroe, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$155,007

Population

46,616

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

32

Southeast View Monroe, LA →

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