Annapolis, MD vs Carrboro, NC

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

Carrboro

70.3

#1110 nationally

Carrboro leads in crime level (4.9 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 29). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $76,933).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Carrboro, NC
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 70.3 (#1110)
Population 40,552 21,103
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $429,889
Median Household Income $97,219 $76,933
Average Commute 29.2 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 48 29
Crime Level 22.2 4.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 126
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+51.1
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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Carrboro, NC
C-
70.3 Score

Carrboro, NC

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$429,889

Population

21,103

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

29

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