Annapolis, MD vs Boston, MA

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

Boston

66.2

#1568 nationally

Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 48). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $81,744). Annapolis leads in cost of living index (137 vs 155).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Boston, MA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 66.2 (#1568)
Population 40,552 684,379
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $787,763
Median Household Income $97,219 $81,744
Average Commute 29.2 min 30.2 min
Walk Score 48 83
Crime Level 22.2 Moderate
School Rating N/A 7.2
Cost of Living Index 137 155
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+52.5
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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Boston, MA
D
66.2 Score

Boston, MA

Innovation hub with historic charm

Median Home

$787,763

Population

684,379

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B

Northeast View Boston, MA →

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