Annapolis, MD vs Ithaca, NY
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
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,552 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+50.6 |
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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Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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