Laurel, MD vs Oakdale, 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
Oakdale
63.4
#1772 nationally
Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $83,110). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 133). Laurel leads in average commute (33.5 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laurel, MD | Oakdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1547) | 63.4 (#1772) |
| Population | 29,400 | 23,045 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,130 | $558,603 |
| Median Household Income | $92,035 | $83,110 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+11.0 |
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
63.4 Score
Oakdale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$558,603
Population
23,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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