Annapolis, MD vs Gardner, MA

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

Gardner

66.9

#1484 nationally

Gardner leads in crime level (9.0 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $56,974). Gardner leads in cost of living index (109 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Gardner, MA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 66.9 (#1484)
Population 40,552 20,974
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $379,602
Median Household Income $97,219 $56,974
Average Commute 29.2 min 31.7 min
Walk Score 48 39
Crime Level 22.2 9.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 109
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+10.0