Laurel, MD vs Oklahoma City, OK

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

Oklahoma City

76.4

#353 nationally

Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 18.5). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 34). Oklahoma City leads in average commute (22 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Oklahoma City, OK
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 76.4 (#353)
Population 29,400 702,767
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $207,726
Median Household Income $92,035 $64,251
Average Commute 33.5 min 22 min
Walk Score 53 34
Crime Level 10.8 18.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+14.9
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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Oklahoma City, OK
C
76.4 Score

Oklahoma City, OK

Major Oklahoma city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$207,726

Population

702,767

Crime

High

Walk Score

34

Southwest View Oklahoma City, OK →

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