Annapolis, MD vs Decatur, IL

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

Decatur

79.3

#132 nationally

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $49,039). Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 29.2 min). Decatur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Decatur, IL
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 79.3 (#132)
Population 40,552 68,670
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $107,169
Median Household Income $97,219 $49,039
Average Commute 29.2 min 17.7 min
Walk Score 48 34
Crime Level 22.2 16.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+18.9
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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Decatur, IL
C+
79.3 Score

Decatur, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$107,169

Population

68,670

Crime

High

Walk Score

34

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