Baltimore MD vs Oklahoma City OK — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Baltimore, MD

Maryland · Population: 577,193

  • Median HH Income$59,623
  • Median Home Price$191,668
  • Unemployment6.6%
  • Bachelor's+35.4%

Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma · Population: 688,693

  • Median HH Income$66,702
  • Median Home Price$207,961
  • Unemployment4.7%
  • Bachelor's+34.0%

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population
Baltimore
577,193
Oklahoma City
688,693
Oklahoma City +
Pop. Density / sq mi
Lower = more space
Baltimore
N/A
Oklahoma City
N/A
Median Age
Baltimore
36.1
Oklahoma City
35.0
Oklahoma City +
Foreign Born
Baltimore
8.8%
Oklahoma City
12.0%
Oklahoma City +
White
Baltimore
27.4%
Oklahoma City
58.4%
Oklahoma City +
Black
Baltimore
60.0%
Baltimore +
Oklahoma City
13.4%
Asian
Baltimore
2.5%
Oklahoma City
4.5%
Oklahoma City +
Hispanic
Baltimore
7.9%
Oklahoma City
21.7%
Oklahoma City +
Spanish at Home
Baltimore
N/A
Oklahoma City
N/A

Economy

Median HH Income
Baltimore
$59,623
Oklahoma City
$66,702
Oklahoma City +
Per Capita Income
Baltimore
$39,195
Baltimore +
Oklahoma City
$37,109
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)
BEA MSA-level
Baltimore
$70,886
Baltimore +
Oklahoma City
$57,929
Unemployment Rate
Baltimore
6.6%
Oklahoma City
4.7%
Oklahoma City +
Poverty Rate
Baltimore
20.1%
Oklahoma City
15.2%
Oklahoma City +
Bachelor's Degree+
Baltimore
35.4%
Baltimore +
Oklahoma City
34.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS
Baltimore
$191,668
Baltimore +
Oklahoma City
$207,961
Homeownership Rate
Baltimore
47.5%
Oklahoma City
59.1%
Oklahoma City +

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K
FBI CDE (state-level est.)
Baltimore
433
Oklahoma City
429
Oklahoma City +
Property Crime / 100K
FBI CDE (state-level est.)
Baltimore
1724
Baltimore +
Oklahoma City
2375

Health

Obesity Rate
CDC PLACES
Baltimore
38.1%
Baltimore +
Oklahoma City
38.3%
Diabetes Rate
CDC PLACES
Baltimore
14.4%
Oklahoma City
12.6%
Oklahoma City +
Poor Mental Health
CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month
Baltimore
18.6%
Oklahoma City
17.8%
Oklahoma City +
No Health Insurance
CDC PLACES
Baltimore
10.4%
Baltimore +
Oklahoma City
14.0%
Binge Drinking
CDC PLACES
Baltimore
16.0%
Oklahoma City
14.6%
Oklahoma City +
Current Smokers
CDC PLACES
Baltimore
16.1%
Oklahoma City
14.9%
Oklahoma City +

Climate

Avg Annual Temp
NOAA 1991–2020 normal
Baltimore
55.1°F
Oklahoma City
N/A
Annual Precipitation
NOAA 1991–2020 normal
Baltimore
41.9 in
Oklahoma City
37.6 in
Oklahoma City +

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg
EPA AQS (state-level est.)
Baltimore
7.6 µg/m³
Baltimore +
Oklahoma City
8.8 µg/m³
Good Air Days
AQI ≤ 50
Baltimore
75.0%
Oklahoma City
75.0%
Tie

Commute

Mean Commute Time
Census ACS
Baltimore
31.6 min
Oklahoma City
23.6 min
Oklahoma City +

Which City is Right for You?

Oklahoma City leads in median household income at $66,702, while baltimore offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $191,668. On public safety, Oklahoma City is safer with a violent crime rate of 429 per 100,000 residents, compared to 433 in Baltimore. Oklahoma City has a lower unemployment rate at 4.7%, and Baltimore has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.6 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, Baltimore scores better with a lower obesity rate of 38.1%.

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