Davenport, IA 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.

Davenport

78.2

#188 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Davenport leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $59,890). Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 15.9).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Davenport, IA Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 78.2 (#188) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 100,354 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $196,244 $478,130
Median Household Income $59,890 $92,035
Average Commute 18.5 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 44 53
Crime Level 15.9 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 91 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.9 D+13.9
Davenport, IA
C+
78.2 Score

Davenport, IA

Mid-size Iowa city with community character

Median Home

$196,244

Population

100,354

Crime

High

Walk Score

44

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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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