Albany, NY vs Laurel, MD
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.
Albany
70.2
#1122 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 22.4). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $54,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 101,228 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | D+13.9 |
C-
70.2 Score
Albany, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$335,126
Population
101,228
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
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D
66.4 Score
Laurel, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,130
Population
29,400
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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