Laurel, MD vs New Bern, NC

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 Bern

73.3

#758 nationally

Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 27). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $55,673).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD New Bern, NC
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 73.3 (#758)
Population 29,400 32,226
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $286,045
Median Household Income $92,035 $55,673
Average Commute 33.5 min 18 min
Walk Score 53 27
Crime Level 10.8 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+20.5
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 Bern, NC
C
73.3 Score

New Bern, NC

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$286,045

Population

32,226

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

27

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