Goshen, IN 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.

Goshen

73.1

#786 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Goshen leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 33.5 min). Goshen leads in crime level (6.1 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 30).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Goshen, IN Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 73.1 (#786) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 34,355 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $283,500 $478,130
Median Household Income $52,233 $92,035
Average Commute 18.7 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 30 53
Crime Level 6.1 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 90 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+32.4 D+13.9