Annapolis, MD vs Palm Desert, 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

Palm Desert

66

#1595 nationally

Palm Desert leads in crime level (8.9 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 28). Palm Desert leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 29.2 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Palm Desert, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 66 (#1595)
Population 40,552 51,951
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $544,379
Median Household Income $97,219 $75,691
Average Commute 29.2 min 22.4 min
Walk Score 48 28
Crime Level 22.2 8.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 136
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+1.3
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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Palm Desert, CA
D
66 Score

Palm Desert, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$544,379

Population

51,951

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

28

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