Chester, PA 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.

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $39,193). Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 22.8). Chester leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chester, PA Laurel, MD
Population 33,595 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $478,130
Median Household Income $39,193 $92,035
Average Commute 21.7 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 60 53
Crime Level 22.8 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 86 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.7 D+13.9
Chester, PA
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Score

Chester, PA

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Population

33,595

Crime

High

Walk Score

60

Median Income

$39,193

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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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