Annapolis, MD vs Detroit, MI

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

Detroit

77.3

#253 nationally

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $37,761). Annapolis leads in crime level (22.2 vs 48.8). Detroit leads in cost of living index (82 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Detroit, MI
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 77.3 (#253)
Population 40,552 633,218
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $76,084
Median Household Income $97,219 $37,761
Average Commute 29.2 min 25.7 min
Walk Score 48 51
Crime Level 22.2 48.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 82
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+29.0
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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Detroit, MI
C+
77.3 Score

Detroit, MI

Major Michigan city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$76,084

Population

633,218

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

51

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