Laurel, MD vs New Berlin, WI

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

New Berlin

72.6

#861 nationally

New Berlin leads in crime level (1.7 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 19). New Berlin leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD New Berlin, WI
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 72.6 (#861)
Population 29,400 40,260
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $461,638
Median Household Income $92,035 $94,769
Average Commute 33.5 min 22.3 min
Walk Score 53 19
Crime Level 10.8 1.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+19.8
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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New Berlin, WI
C-
72.6 Score

New Berlin, WI

Small Wisconsin city with local appeal

Median Home

$461,638

Population

40,260

Crime

Low

Walk Score

19

Midwest View New Berlin, WI →

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