Annapolis, MD vs Normal, IL

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

Normal

76.8

#316 nationally

Normal leads in crime level (9.0 vs 22.2). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 29.2 min). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $63,965).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Normal, IL
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 76.8 (#316)
Population 40,552 52,618
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $269,069
Median Household Income $97,219 $63,965
Average Commute 29.2 min 17.2 min
Walk Score 48 40
Crime Level 22.2 9.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 97
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+4.9
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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Normal, IL
C
76.8 Score

Normal, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$269,069

Population

52,618

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

40

Midwest View Normal, IL →

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