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