Laurel, MD vs National City, 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
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 19.1). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $59,850). National City leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laurel, MD | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1547) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 29,400 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,130 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $92,035 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+16.8 |
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
Northeast
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D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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