Annapolis, MD vs New Orleans, 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

New Orleans

76.2

#375 nationally

New Orleans leads in crime level (9.9 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $51,116). New Orleans leads in cost of living index (107 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD New Orleans, LA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 76.2 (#375)
Population 40,552 364,136
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $245,144
Median Household Income $97,219 $51,116
Average Commute 29.2 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 48 58
Crime Level 22.2 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+12.9
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

Northeast View Annapolis, MD →
New Orleans, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Orleans, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$245,144

Population

364,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

Southeast View New Orleans, LA →

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