Alexandria, LA 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.

Alexandria

76.3

#359 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 74.3). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $49,049). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 30).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alexandria, LA Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 76.3 (#359) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 43,466 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $146,607 $478,130
Median Household Income $49,049 $92,035
Average Commute 19.1 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 30 53
Crime Level 74.3 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+36.8 D+13.9
Alexandria, LA
C
76.3 Score

Alexandria, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$146,607

Population

43,466

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

30

Southeast View Alexandria, LA →
Laurel, MD
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 View Laurel, MD →

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