Population

Baltimore

577,193

Washington

672,079

Median Income

Baltimore

$59,623

Washington

$106,287

Home Value

Baltimore

$219,300

Washington

$724,600

Rent

Baltimore

$1,290

Washington

$1,900

Crime Rate

Baltimore

16.06

Washington

9.26

Cost of Living

Baltimore

110.7

Washington

181.6

Avg Temp

Baltimore

56°F

Washington

57°F

Unemployment

Baltimore

6.5%

Washington

6.5%

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At a Glance

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Washington leads in 5 of 8 categories

Cost of Living & Affordability — Baltimore leads

Source: City Stats Index / HUD

Baltimore scores 134.7 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 261.5 in Washington. Baltimore has a living wage (1 adult) of $48,709 vs $79,912 in Washington (39% lower). Baltimore has a living wage (family of 4) of $115,131 vs $188,883 in Washington (39% lower).

Overall Cost Index

Baltimore110.7
Washington181.6

Housing Index

Baltimore134.7
Washington261.5

Food Index

Baltimore95.6
Washington131.2

Transportation Index

Baltimore103.2
Washington122.8

Healthcare Index

Baltimore96.5
Washington125.0

Utilities Index

Baltimore104.3
Washington151.0

Living Wage (1 Adult)

Baltimore$48,709
Washington$79,912

Living Wage (Family of 4)

Baltimore$115,131
Washington$188,883

Fair Market Rent (1BR)

Baltimore$1,511
Washington$2,015

Fair Market Rent (2BR)

Baltimore$1,857
Washington$2,246

Housing Market — Baltimore leads

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS

Baltimore has a single-family homes of 64.8% compared to 33.2% in Washington. Washington has a median home value of $724,600 vs $219,300 in Baltimore (70% higher). Washington has a vacancy rate of 9.7% compared to 14.7% in Baltimore.

Median Home Value

Baltimore$219,300
Washington$724,600

Median Rent

Baltimore$1,290
Washington$1,900

Median Property Tax

Baltimore$3,236
Washington$4,180

Owner-Occupied

Baltimore47.5%
Washington41.1%

Vacancy Rate

Baltimore14.7%
Washington9.7%

Single-Family Homes

Baltimore64.8%
Washington33.2%

Jobs & Economy — Washington leads

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS

Washington has a per capita income of $75,253 vs $39,195 in Baltimore (48% higher). Washington has a work from home of 29.4% compared to 15.9% in Baltimore. Washington has a median household income of $106,287 vs $59,623 in Baltimore (44% higher).

Median Household Income

Baltimore$59,623
Washington$106,287

Per Capita Income

Baltimore$39,195
Washington$75,253

Poverty Rate

Baltimore20.1%
Washington14.5%

Unemployment Rate

Baltimore6.5%
Washington6.5%

Labor Force

Baltimore292,915
Washington400,621

Mean Commute

Baltimore25 min
Washington21 min

Work from Home

Baltimore15.9%
Washington29.4%

Private Sector

Baltimore78.4%
Washington73.8%

Government Sector

Baltimore36.5%
Washington33.3%

Crime & Safety — Washington leads

Source: FBI UCR

Washington has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 2.38 compared to 5.24 in Baltimore. Washington has a assault rate (per 1k) of 4.28 compared to 9.41 in Baltimore. Washington has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 9.26 compared to 16.06 in Baltimore.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1K)

Baltimore16.06
Washington9.26

Property Crime Rate (per 1K)

Baltimore41.57
Washington35.88

Murder Rate (per 1K)

Baltimore0.35
Washington0.25

Robbery Rate (per 1K)

Baltimore5.73
Washington4.39

Assault Rate (per 1K)

Baltimore9.41
Washington4.28

Burglary Rate (per 1K)

Baltimore5.24
Washington2.38

Larceny Rate (per 1K)

Baltimore25.82
Washington25.95

Violent Crime Clearance

Baltimore50.3%
Washington39.3%

Property Crime Clearance

Baltimore6.3%
Washington8.2%

Weather & Climate — Washington leads

Source: NOAA / Open-Meteo

Washington: 41.4" vs Baltimore: 45.6" for annual rainfall. Washington averages 66°F, about 2°F cooler than Baltimore. Washington has a avg humidity of 68.7% compared to 70.5% in Baltimore.

Avg Annual Temperature

Baltimore56°F
Washington57°F

Avg Annual High

Baltimore64°F
Washington66°F

Avg Annual Low

Baltimore48°F
Washington49°F

Sunny Days per Year

Baltimore202
Washington202

Annual Rainfall

Baltimore45.6"
Washington41.4"

Annual Snowfall

Baltimore6.7"
Washington6.7"

Avg Humidity

Baltimore70.5%
Washington68.7%

Schools & Education — Washington leads

Source: NCES / U.S. Census Bureau

Washington has a bachelor's degree or higher of 45.8% compared to 24.8% in Baltimore. Washington has a high school diploma or higher of 56.3% compared to 44.4% in Baltimore.

Public Schools

Baltimore0
Washington0

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

BaltimoreN/A
WashingtonN/A

Colleges & Universities

Baltimore0
Washington0

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Baltimore24.8%
Washington45.8%

High School Diploma or Higher

Baltimore44.4%
Washington56.3%

Demographics & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS

Washington has a population of 672,079, about 1.2x the size of Baltimore (577,193). Washington skews younger with a median age of 34.9 vs 36.1.

Population

Baltimore577,193
Washington672,079

Median Age

Baltimore36
Washington35

Avg Household Size

Baltimore2.2
Washington2.0

Married Population

Baltimore24.8%
Washington27.5%

Foreign Born

Baltimore8.8%
Washington13.3%

White

Baltimore27.4%
Washington39.1%

Black

Baltimore60.0%
Washington43.3%

Hispanic

Baltimore7.9%
Washington11.6%

Asian

Baltimore2.5%
Washington4.1%

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Washington

Healthcare — Baltimore leads

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Baltimore: 3.2 vs Washington: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).

Nearby Hospitals

Baltimore5
Washington5

Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)

Baltimore3.2
Washington2.5

With Emergency Services

Baltimore5
Washington5

Transportation & Commute — Washington leads

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS

Baltimore has a drive alone of 56.8% compared to 28.1% in Washington. Washington has a bicycle of 3.3% compared to 0.6% in Baltimore. Washington has a public transit of 22.3% compared to 11.5% in Baltimore.

Mean Commute Time

Baltimore25 min
Washington21 min

Drive Alone

Baltimore56.8%
Washington28.1%

Public Transit

Baltimore11.5%
Washington22.3%

Bicycle

Baltimore0.6%
Washington3.3%

Work from Home

Baltimore15.9%
Washington29.4%

Airports

Baltimore0
Washington0

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