Annapolis, MD vs Springfield, 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

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 29.2 min). Springfield leads in cost of living index (110 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 40,552 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $307,092
Median Household Income $97,219 $47,677
Average Commute 29.2 min 21 min
Walk Score 48 58
Crime Level 22.2 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+8.9
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, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

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