Annapolis, MD vs Ferndale, MI

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

Ferndale

82.8

#19 nationally

Ferndale leads in crime level (5.6 vs 22.2). Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 48). Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Ferndale, MI
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 82.8 (#19)
Population 40,552 19,083
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $254,401
Median Household Income $97,219 $86,120
Average Commute 29.2 min 26.1 min
Walk Score 48 67
Crime Level 22.2 5.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+10.6
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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Ferndale, MI
B-
82.8 Score

Ferndale, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$254,401

Population

19,083

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

67

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