Annapolis, MD vs Calverton, MD

Annapolis is moderately more affordable than Calverton, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Annapolis scores 134 compared to 144 for Calverton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calverton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Annapolis is $1,855/month compared to $2,208/month in Calverton — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Annapolis has cheaper rent, Calverton actually has lower median home values ($468,600 vs $510,200).

Median household income in Annapolis is $104,257 compared to $108,315 in Calverton (-3.7%). The higher salaries in Calverton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Annapolis spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Calverton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 59.3°F). Annapolis receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 41.8" in Calverton.