Baltimore, MD vs West Covina, 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

vs

West Covina

62.4

#1862 nationally

West Covina leads in crime level (6.6 vs 44.0). West Covina leads in median household income ($96,219 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 165).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD West Covina, CA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 62.4 (#1862)
Population 565,239 105,617
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $849,988
Median Household Income $58,349 $96,219
Average Commute 30.1 min 33 min
Walk Score 64 47
Crime Level 44.0 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 165
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+32.9