Baltimore, MD vs Newton, MA

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

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 44.0). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 565,239 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $58,349 $176,373
Average Commute 30.1 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 64 57
Crime Level 44.0 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 207
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+39.5
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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Newton, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Newton, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$1,540,226

Population

88,415

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

57

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