Annapolis, MD vs Chester, PA

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

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $39,193). Chester leads in cost of living index (86 vs 137). Chester leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 29.2 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Chester, PA
Population 40,552 33,595
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $0
Median Household Income $97,219 $39,193
Average Commute 29.2 min 21.7 min
Walk Score 48 60
Crime Level 22.2 22.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 86
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+23.7
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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Chester, PA
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Score

Chester, PA

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Population

33,595

Crime

High

Walk Score

60

Median Income

$39,193

Northeast View Chester, PA →

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