Baltimore, MD vs Roswell, NM

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

Roswell

76.1

#382 nationally

Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 33). Roswell leads in crime level (23.2 vs 44.0). Roswell leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Roswell, NM
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 76.1 (#382)
Population 565,239 47,109
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $177,920
Median Household Income $58,349 $48,298
Average Commute 30.1 min 17.9 min
Walk Score 64 33
Crime Level 44.0 23.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+44.8
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 →
Roswell, NM
C
76.1 Score

Roswell, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$177,920

Population

47,109

Crime

High

Walk Score

33

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