Laurel, MD vs Monterey Park, 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

Monterey Park

63.4

#1770 nationally

Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 53).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Monterey Park, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 63.4 (#1770)
Population 29,400 57,877
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $926,209
Median Household Income $92,035 $76,892
Average Commute 33.5 min 28.8 min
Walk Score 53 64
Crime Level 10.8 7.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 169
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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Monterey Park, CA
D
63.4 Score

Monterey Park, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$926,209

Population

57,877

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

64

Pacific View Monterey Park, CA →

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