Annapolis, MD vs Carmel, IN

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

Carmel

74.5

#579 nationally

Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 28). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 137). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $97,219).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Carmel, IN
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 74.5 (#579)
Population 40,552 104,776
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $580,014
Median Household Income $97,219 $121,400
Average Commute 29.2 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 48 28
Crime Level 22.2 Very Low
School Rating N/A 9
Cost of Living Index 137 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+6.1
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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Carmel, IN
C
74.5 Score

Carmel, IN

Award-winning city planning meets Midwestern charm

Median Home

$580,014

Population

104,776

Crime

Very Low

Schools

A

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