Annapolis, MD vs Lancaster, 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
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Lancaster leads in crime level (9.5 vs 22.2). Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 48). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $61,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Lancaster, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 63.7 (#413) |
| Population | 40,552 | 57,153 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $61,014 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+15.9 |
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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Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Population
57,153
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Median Income
$61,014
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