Annapolis, MD vs Long Beach, CA
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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 48). Annapolis leads in cost of living index (137 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 40,552 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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