Baltimore, MD 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.

Baltimore

75.5

#444 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 44.0). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 53).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 565,239 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $478,130
Median Household Income $58,349 $92,035
Average Commute 30.1 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 64 53
Crime Level 44.0 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+13.9
Baltimore, MD
C
75.5 Score

Baltimore, MD

Major Maryland city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$189,754

Population

565,239

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

64

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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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