Is Baltimore, MD or Dundalk, MD cheaper to buy in?

Dundalk, MD is cheaper. The median home price in Baltimore, MD is approximately $330,600 and in Dundalk, MD it is approximately $186,100 — a difference of $144,500.

Is Baltimore, MD or Dundalk, MD more walkable?

Baltimore, MD is more walkable. Baltimore, MD has a Walk Score of 79/100 and Dundalk, MD has a Walk Score of 24/100.

Which has better schools, Baltimore, MD or Dundalk, MD?

Baltimore, MD has higher-rated schools. Baltimore, MD has a school rating of 7/10 and Dundalk, MD has a rating of 6.9/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Baltimore, MD vs Dundalk, MD

Baltimore, MD vs Dundalk, MD: What the data shows

Baltimore, MD is in Baltimore, MD while Dundalk, MD is in Dundalk, MD — both in the same state. On home prices, Dundalk, MD is the more affordable option at $186,100 median — $144,500 less than Baltimore, MD's $330,600. WYLT rates Baltimore, MD as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Dundalk, MD as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Baltimore, MD has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Dundalk, MD has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Baltimore, MD has Low flood risk and Dundalk, MD has Low flood risk.

Baltimore, MD is the more walkable neighborhood. Baltimore, MD scores 79/100 (very walkable) versus Dundalk, MD's 24/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Baltimore, MD has the higher school rating — Baltimore, MD rates 7/10 and Dundalk, MD rates 6.9/10.

Category	Baltimore, MD	Dundalk, MD
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$331K	$186K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$88K ✓ Higher income	$60K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	79/100 ✓ More walkable	24/100
Transit Score	65/100 ✓ Better transit	22/100
Bike Score	25/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	4 min ✓ Shorter commute	20 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7/10 ✓ Better schools	6.9/10
Best for	Young professionalsRemote workersStudents	Commuters to BaltimoreFamilies with kids seeking more affordable housingFirst‑time homebuyers in the region

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.