Baltimore, MD vs Philadelphia, PA: where should you move?
Baltimore: Hopkins medicine, harbor charm; safety varies hard by zip. Philadelphia: Big-city amenities at the East Coast's fairest price.
Dimension
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Median home price
$408K
$395K
Effective property tax
1.05%
1.49%
Tax friendliness
5/10
6/10
Winter mildness
5/10
5/10
Summer comfort
7/10
7/10
Walkability
7/10
7/10
Outdoor access
5/10
5/10
Culture & food
7/10
9/10
Healthcare
9/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
9/10
Schools
6/10
6/10
Safety
4/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
10/10
7/10
Growth trajectory
2/10
3/10
Pick Baltimore if your priorities lean: Effective property tax, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). Pick Philadelphia if they lean: Median home price, Tax friendliness, Culture & food, Healthcare. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.