Annapolis, MD vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 48). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 40,552 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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