Annapolis, MD vs Fort Collins, CO

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

Fort Collins

69.4

#1216 nationally

Fort Collins leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 29.2 min). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $74,126). Fort Collins leads in cost of living index (114 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Fort Collins, CO
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 69.4 (#1216)
Population 40,552 174,851
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $565,732
Median Household Income $97,219 $74,126
Average Commute 29.2 min 20.8 min
Walk Score 48 42
Crime Level 22.2 Moderate-Low
School Rating N/A 7.6
Cost of Living Index 137 114
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+17.6
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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Fort Collins, CO
D+
69.4 Score

Fort Collins, CO

College town with craft beer culture

Median Home

$565,732

Population

174,851

Crime

Moderate-Low

Schools

B+

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