Annapolis, MD vs Durham, 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

Durham

69.4

#1213 nationally

Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 33). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Durham, NC
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 69.4 (#1213)
Population 40,552 283,506
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $395,976
Median Household Income $97,219 $67,432
Average Commute 29.2 min 22.8 min
Walk Score 48 33
Crime Level 22.2 Moderate
School Rating N/A 6.4
Cost of Living Index 137 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+61.9
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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Durham, NC
D+
69.4 Score

Durham, NC

Bull City innovation and inclusion

Median Home

$395,976

Population

283,506

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B-

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