Baltimore, MD vs Westfield, MA

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

Westfield

76.9

#304 nationally

Westfield leads in crime level (5.2 vs 44.0). Westfield leads in walk score (90 vs 64). Westfield leads in median household income ($78,307 vs $58,349).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Westfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 76.9 (#304)
Population 565,239 40,509
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $392,365
Median Household Income $58,349 $78,307
Average Commute 30.1 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 64 90
Crime Level 44.0 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 117
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+8.9
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

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Westfield, MA
C
76.9 Score

Westfield, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$392,365

Population

40,509

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

90

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