Imperial Beach, CA 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.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 14.8). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 167). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 53).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 25,458 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+13.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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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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