Laurel, MD vs Plainfield, IN

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

Plainfield

71.5

#979 nationally

Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 22). Plainfield leads in crime level (6.7 vs 10.8). Plainfield leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Plainfield, IN
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 71.5 (#979)
Population 29,400 37,047
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $338,217
Median Household Income $92,035 $77,249
Average Commute 33.5 min 23.3 min
Walk Score 53 22
Crime Level 10.8 6.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+21.5
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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Plainfield, IN
C-
71.5 Score

Plainfield, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$338,217

Population

37,047

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

22

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