Annapolis, MD vs Lafayette, LA

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

Lafayette

73.6

#705 nationally

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $58,850). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 29.2 min). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (99 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Lafayette, LA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 73.6 (#705)
Population 40,552 121,467
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $227,080
Median Household Income $97,219 $58,850
Average Commute 29.2 min 20.4 min
Walk Score 48 42
Crime Level 22.2 29.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+31.4
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

Northeast View Annapolis, MD →
Lafayette, LA
C
73.6 Score

Lafayette, LA

Mid-size Louisiana city with community character

Median Home

$227,080

Population

121,467

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

42

Southeast View Lafayette, LA →

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