Annapolis, MD vs Austin, TX

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

Austin

68.3

#1322 nationally

Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 42). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29.2 min). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $91,461).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Austin, TX
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 68.3 (#1322)
Population 40,552 967,862
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $504,148
Median Household Income $97,219 $91,461
Average Commute 29.2 min 26.8 min
Walk Score 48 42
Crime Level 22.2 Moderate
School Rating N/A 7.2
Cost of Living Index 137 129
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+39.3
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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Austin, TX
D+
68.3 Score

Austin, TX

Live music capital meets tech innovation

Median Home

$504,148

Population

967,862

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B

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