Baltimore city is a great place to live. Diverse population, good nightlife, etc… just do your research and choose a decent neighborhood.
Which UM campus are you considering in the Baltimore metro area? UMBC or UMAB? There is also the main campus (UMCP) in College Park.. but that’s not in Baltimore? Almost all the UM professional schools are downtown. The law school in the city is extremely competitive. Check into their history – the medical and dental schools downtown are also outstanding – though not the bargain they used to be.