Alton, IL 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.

Alton

77.1

#275 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 26.4). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $49,439). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alton, IL Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 77.1 (#275) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 25,006 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $105,039 $478,130
Median Household Income $49,439 $92,035
Average Commute 23.4 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 39 53
Crime Level 26.4 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 84 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+13.3 D+13.9
Alton, IL
C+
77.1 Score

Alton, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$105,039

Population

25,006

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

39

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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

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