Annapolis, MD vs Lincoln, CA

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

Lincoln

72.8

#830 nationally

Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 22.2). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 48). Annapolis leads in cost of living index (137 vs 153).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Lincoln, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 72.8 (#830)
Population 40,552 54,538
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $645,264
Median Household Income $97,219 $99,434
Average Commute 29.2 min 29.3 min
Walk Score 48 84
Crime Level 22.2 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 153
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+8.5
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

Northeast View Annapolis, MD →
C-
72.8 Score

Lincoln, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$645,264

Population

54,538

Crime

Low

Walk Score

84

Pacific View Lincoln, CA →

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