Kennewick, WA 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.

Kennewick

67.4

#1428 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Kennewick leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 36). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $70,429).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Kennewick, WA Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 67.4 (#1428) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 85,158 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $435,000 $478,130
Median Household Income $70,429 $92,035
Average Commute 21.2 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 36 53
Crime Level 10.1 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 114 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.9 D+13.9
Kennewick, WA
D+
67.4 Score

Kennewick, WA

Washington community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$435,000

Population

85,158

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

36

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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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