Annapolis, MD vs Berkeley, CA

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

Berkeley

59.6

#1947 nationally

Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 48). Annapolis leads in cost of living index (137 vs 222). Berkeley leads in crime level (17.5 vs 22.2).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Berkeley, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 59.6 (#1947)
Population 40,552 118,962
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $1,460,437
Median Household Income $97,219 $104,716
Average Commute 29.2 min 30.4 min
Walk Score 48 85
Crime Level 22.2 17.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 222
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+53.6
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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Berkeley, CA
F
59.6 Score

Berkeley, CA

Mid-size California city with community character

Median Home

$1,460,437

Population

118,962

Crime

High

Walk Score

85

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