Annapolis, MD vs Staunton, 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
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Staunton leads in crime level (3.9 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $59,731). Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 40,552 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+13.4 |
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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C
75.3 Score
Staunton, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,190
Population
25,915
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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