Bend, OR 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Bend leads in crime level (4.6 vs 10.8). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 104,557 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+13.9 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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