Annapolis, MD vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in crime level (13.2 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $79,567). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 40,552 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+19.5 |
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
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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