Kokomo, 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.

Kokomo

79

#148 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Kokomo leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $53,967). Kokomo leads in cost of living index (86 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Kokomo, IN Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 79 (#148) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 59,890 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $185,794 $478,130
Median Household Income $53,967 $92,035
Average Commute 19.2 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 40 53
Crime Level 13.3 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 86 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+35.3 D+13.9
Kokomo, IN
C+
79 Score

Kokomo, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$185,794

Population

59,890

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

40

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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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