Annapolis, MD vs Somerville, MA

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

Somerville

67

#1480 nationally

Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 22.2). Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 48). Annapolis leads in cost of living index (137 vs 185).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Somerville, MA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 67 (#1480)
Population 40,552 80,407
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $940,436
Median Household Income $97,219 $120,778
Average Commute 29.2 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 48 89
Crime Level 22.2 6.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 185
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+39.5
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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Somerville, MA
D+
67 Score

Somerville, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$940,436

Population

80,407

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

89

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