Baltimore, MD vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in crime level (15.0 vs 44.0). San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 565,239 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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