Baltimore, MD vs Torrance, 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
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 44.0). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 565,239 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 195 |
| 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
64.2 Score
Torrance, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,117,906
Population
139,224
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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