Side-by-side
Baltimore vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Baltimore, MD53 | Richmond, VA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 55 |
| Affordability | 70 | 80 |
| Housing | 46 | 33 |
| Jobs | 40 | 42 |
| Safety | 27 | 36 |
| Climate | 99 | 100 |
| Amenities | 34 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,389 | $4,197 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,511 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $219,300 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $59,623 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| Population | 577.2K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 32° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 225 |