Annapolis, MD vs Chapel Hill, NC

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

Chapel Hill

68.6

#1303 nationally

Chapel Hill leads in crime level (4.7 vs 22.2). Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.2 min). Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 34).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Chapel Hill, NC
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 68.6 (#1303)
Population 40,552 62,043
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $636,021
Median Household Income $97,219 $85,940
Average Commute 29.2 min 19.6 min
Walk Score 48 34
Crime Level 22.2 4.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 133
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+51.1
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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Chapel Hill, NC
D+
68.6 Score

Chapel Hill, NC

North Carolina community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$636,021

Population

62,043

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

34

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