Ferndale, MI 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.

Ferndale

82.8

#19 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Ferndale leads in crime level (5.6 vs 10.8). Ferndale leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 33.5 min). Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 53).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ferndale, MI Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 82.8 (#19) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 19,083 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $254,401 $478,130
Median Household Income $86,120 $92,035
Average Commute 26.1 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 67 53
Crime Level 5.6 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.6 D+13.9
Ferndale, MI
B-
82.8 Score

Ferndale, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$254,401

Population

19,083

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

67

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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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