Annapolis, MD vs Porterville, 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
Porterville
68.7
#1299 nationally
Porterville leads in crime level (10.5 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $55,785). Porterville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Porterville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 68.7 (#1299) |
| Population | 40,552 | 62,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $332,442 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $55,785 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+20.7 |
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+
68.7 Score
Porterville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$332,442
Population
62,876
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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