Annapolis, MD vs Baton Rouge, LA

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

Baton Rouge

74.1

#631 nationally

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $50,155). Baton Rouge leads in crime level (14.9 vs 22.2). Baton Rouge leads in cost of living index (99 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Baton Rouge, LA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 74.1 (#631)
Population 40,552 219,573
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $233,136
Median Household Income $97,219 $50,155
Average Commute 29.2 min 21.5 min
Walk Score 48 39
Crime Level 22.2 14.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+11.1
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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Baton Rouge, LA
C
74.1 Score

Baton Rouge, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$233,136

Population

219,573

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

39

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