Baltimore, MD vs Rosemead, 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
Rosemead
63.2
#1793 nationally
Rosemead leads in crime level (9.7 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 163). Rosemead leads in median household income ($70,073 vs $58,349).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Rosemead, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 63.2 (#1793) |
| Population | 565,239 | 49,305 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $909,395 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $70,073 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 163 |
| 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
63.2 Score
Rosemead, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,395
Population
49,305
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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