Annapolis, MD vs Puyallup, WA
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
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
Puyallup leads in crime level (10.3 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 32). Annapolis leads in average commute (29.2 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Puyallup, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 62.8 (#1824) |
| Population | 40,552 | 42,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $573,027 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $90,592 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+10.8 |
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-
62.8 Score
Puyallup, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,027
Population
42,179
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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