Laurel, MD vs Mill Creek, WA

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

Mill Creek

64.6

#1686 nationally

Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 29). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 162).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Mill Creek, WA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 64.6 (#1686)
Population 29,400 20,742
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $952,678
Median Household Income $92,035 $118,276
Average Commute 33.5 min 34.1 min
Walk Score 53 29
Crime Level 10.8 3.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 162
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+19.0
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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Mill Creek, WA
D
64.6 Score

Mill Creek, WA

Small Washington city with local appeal

Median Home

$952,678

Population

20,742

Crime

Low

Walk Score

29

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