Annapolis, MD vs Springfield, IL

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

Springfield

79.7

#112 nationally

Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 29.2 min). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $62,419). Springfield leads in cost of living index (92 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Springfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 79.7 (#112)
Population 40,552 112,544
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $174,630
Median Household Income $97,219 $62,419
Average Commute 29.2 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 48 38
Crime Level 22.2 24.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+5.0
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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Springfield, IL
C+
79.7 Score

Springfield, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$174,630

Population

112,544

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

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