Alton, TX 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
68.8
#1277 nationally
Annapolis
62.7
#1827 nationally
Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 137). Annapolis leads in crime level (22.2 vs 22.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Annapolis, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 62.7 (#1827) |
| Population | 21,130 | 40,552 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $627,429 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $97,219 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+13.9 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Annapolis has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.8 Score
Alton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,078
Population
21,130
Crime
High
Median Income
$44,317
Southwest
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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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