Annapolis, MD vs Deerfield Beach, FL
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
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Deerfield Beach leads in crime level (8.1 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $53,741). Deerfield Beach leads in cost of living index (107 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Deerfield Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 71.5 (#973) |
| Population | 40,552 | 87,325 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $274,857 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $53,741 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+17.0 |
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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C-
71.5 Score
Deerfield Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,857
Population
87,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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