Florissant, MO 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.
Florissant
80.2
#87 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $64,178). Florissant leads in cost of living index (89 vs 125). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florissant, MO | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#87) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 51,128 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,718 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $64,178 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+13.9 |
B-
80.2 Score
Florissant, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$196,718
Population
51,128
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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