Annapolis, MD vs Baltimore, 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.

Annapolis

62.7

#1827 nationally

vs

Baltimore

75.5

#444 nationally

Annapolis leads in crime level (22.2 vs 44.0). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 48).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Baltimore, MD
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 75.5 (#444)
Population 40,552 565,239
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $189,754
Median Household Income $97,219 $58,349
Average Commute 29.2 min 30.1 min
Walk Score 48 64
Crime Level 22.2 44.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+13.9
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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Baltimore, MD
C
75.5 Score

Baltimore, MD

Major Maryland city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$189,754

Population

565,239

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

64

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