Side-by-side
Baltimore vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Baltimore, MD50 | Columbus, OH80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 80 |
| Affordability | 63 | 91 |
| Housing | 48 | 71 |
| Jobs | 30 | 82 |
| Safety | 27 | 81 |
| Climate | 99 | 88 |
| Amenities | 34 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,536 | $3,727 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,511 | $1,194 |
| Median home value | $219,300 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $59,623 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2.8% |
| Population | 577.2K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 32° | 86° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 189 |