Laurel, MD vs Northampton, MA

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

Northampton

67.3

#1440 nationally

Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 44). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $80,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Northampton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 67.3 (#1440)
Population 29,400 29,370
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $503,242
Median Household Income $92,035 $80,981
Average Commute 33.5 min 21.3 min
Walk Score 53 44
Crime Level 10.8 12.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 129
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+41.9
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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Northampton, MA
D+
67.3 Score

Northampton, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$503,242

Population

29,370

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

44

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