Annapolis, MD vs Portage, IN

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

Portage

71.1

#1027 nationally

Portage leads in crime level (6.4 vs 22.2). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 137). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $71,317).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Portage, IN
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 71.1 (#1027)
Population 40,552 38,513
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $269,590
Median Household Income $97,219 $71,317
Average Commute 29.2 min 28.7 min
Walk Score 48 N/A
Crime Level 22.2 6.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+10.5

Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Annapolis has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.

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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Portage, IN
C-
71.1 Score

Portage, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$269,590

Population

38,513

Crime

Moderate

Median Income

$71,317

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