Annapolis, MD vs Appleton, WI

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.

Annapolis

62.7

#1827 nationally

vs

Appleton

77.6

#227 nationally

Appleton leads in crime level (5.5 vs 22.2). Appleton leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 29.2 min). Appleton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Appleton, WI
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 77.6 (#227)
Population 40,552 74,719
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $309,058
Median Household Income $97,219 $75,469
Average Commute 29.2 min 19.4 min
Walk Score 48 44
Crime Level 22.2 5.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+10.2
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

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Appleton, WI
C+
77.6 Score

Appleton, WI

Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$309,058

Population

74,719

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

44

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