Annapolis, MD vs Lafayette, IN

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

Lafayette

71.4

#983 nationally

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $50,674). Lafayette leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 29.2 min). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (89 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Lafayette, IN
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 71.4 (#983)
Population 40,552 71,216
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $268,766
Median Household Income $97,219 $50,674
Average Commute 29.2 min 16.3 min
Walk Score 48 38
Crime Level 22.2 16.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 Even
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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Lafayette, IN
C-
71.4 Score

Lafayette, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$268,766

Population

71,216

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

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