Chamblee, GA 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.
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 17.2). Chamblee leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $76,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 31,841 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 53 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+13.9 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Laurel has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.4 Score
Chamblee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,127
Population
31,841
Crime
High
Median Income
$76,682
Southeast
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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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