Annapolis, MD vs Valparaiso, IN

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

Valparaiso

73.7

#693 nationally

Valparaiso leads in crime level (1.8 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $59,943). Valparaiso leads in cost of living index (98 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Valparaiso, IN
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 73.7 (#693)
Population 40,552 34,627
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $364,451
Median Household Income $97,219 $59,943
Average Commute 29.2 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 48 39
Crime Level 22.2 1.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 98
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+10.5
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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Valparaiso, IN
C
73.7 Score

Valparaiso, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$364,451

Population

34,627

Crime

Low

Walk Score

39

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