Annapolis, MD vs Salem, MA

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

Salem

68.6

#1307 nationally

Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 22.2). Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 48). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $79,196).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Salem, MA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 68.6 (#1307)
Population 40,552 44,744
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $614,321
Median Household Income $97,219 $79,196
Average Commute 29.2 min 30.6 min
Walk Score 48 70
Crime Level 22.2 4.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 135
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+20.3
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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Salem, MA
D+
68.6 Score

Salem, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$614,321

Population

44,744

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

70

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