Laurel, MD vs Los Angeles, CA

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.

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

vs

Los Angeles

60.9

#1917 nationally

Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 53). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $74,891).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Los Angeles, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 60.9 (#1917)
Population 29,400 3,822,238
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $946,268
Median Household Income $92,035 $74,891
Average Commute 33.5 min 31.4 min
Walk Score 53 68
Crime Level 10.8 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 5.4
Cost of Living Index 125 173
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+32.9
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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Los Angeles, CA
D-
60.9 Score

Los Angeles, CA

Entertainment capital of the world

Median Home

$946,268

Population

3,822,238

Crime

Moderate-High

Schools

C

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