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%
At a Glance
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Washington leads in 5 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Baltimore leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDBaltimore 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).
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Housing Market — Baltimore leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBaltimore 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.
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Jobs & Economy — Washington leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWashington 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).
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Crime & Safety — Washington leads
Source: FBI UCRWashington 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.
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Weather & Climate — Washington leads
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoWashington: 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.
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Schools & Education — Washington leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWashington 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.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWashington 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.
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Healthcare — Baltimore leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareBaltimore: 3.2 vs Washington: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Washington leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBaltimore 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.
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