Annapolis, MD vs Roanoke, VA
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
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $51,523). Roanoke leads in cost of living index (95 vs 137). Roanoke leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Roanoke, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 69.5 (#1203) |
| Population | 40,552 | 97,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $283,969 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $51,523 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+23.6 |
D-
62.7 Score
Annapolis, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$627,429
Population
40,552
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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