Akron, OH vs Annapolis, MD

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Akron

78.2

#187 nationally

vs

Annapolis

62.7

#1827 nationally

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $46,596). Akron leads in cost of living index (83 vs 137). Akron leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 29.2 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Akron, OH Annapolis, MD
WhereAtHome Score 78.2 (#187) 62.7 (#1827)
Population 188,701 40,552
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $141,611 $627,429
Median Household Income $46,596 $97,219
Average Commute 22.2 min 29.2 min
Walk Score 48 48
Crime Level 22.5 22.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 83 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+7.0 D+13.9
Akron, OH
C+
78.2 Score

Akron, OH

Mid-size Ohio city with community character

Median Home

$141,611

Population

188,701

Crime

High

Walk Score

48

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Annapolis, MD
D-
62.7 Score

Annapolis, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$627,429

Population

40,552

Crime

High

Walk Score

48

Northeast View Annapolis, MD →

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