Annapolis, MD vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Vacaville leads in crime level (8.0 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 36). Annapolis leads in cost of living index (137 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Annapolis, MD | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1827) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 40,552 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,429 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $97,219 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 22.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+23.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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