Annapolis, MD vs Ruston, 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

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 29.2 min). Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 72.3 (#911)
Population 40,552 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $229,937
Median Household Income $97,219 $32,877
Average Commute 29.2 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 48 25
Crime Level 22.2 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+25.4
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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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

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