Baltimore, MD vs Montebello, CA
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
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Montebello leads in crime level (13.6 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 156). Montebello leads in median household income ($72,317 vs $58,349).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Montebello, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 61.4 (#1909) |
| Population | 565,239 | 60,015 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $825,165 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $72,317 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 13.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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