Alton, IL vs Annapolis, MD

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.

Alton

77.1

#275 nationally

vs

Annapolis

62.7

#1827 nationally

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $49,439). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 137). Alton leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.2 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alton, IL Annapolis, MD
WhereAtHome Score 77.1 (#275) 62.7 (#1827)
Population 25,006 40,552
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $105,039 $627,429
Median Household Income $49,439 $97,219
Average Commute 23.4 min 29.2 min
Walk Score 39 48
Crime Level 26.4 22.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 84 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+13.3 D+13.9
Alton, IL
C+
77.1 Score

Alton, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$105,039

Population

25,006

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

39

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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

Northeast View Annapolis, MD →

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