Annapolis, MD vs Bell, CA
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
Bell
60.8
#1919 nationally
Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $56,685). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 48). Bell leads in crime level (16.0 vs 22.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Bell, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 60.8 (#1919) |
| Population | 40,552 | 31,864 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $695,526 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $56,685 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
60.8 Score
Bell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$695,526
Population
31,864
Crime
High
Walk Score
77
Pacific
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