Laurel, MD vs Portage, MI

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

Portage

73.7

#692 nationally

Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 20). Portage leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 33.5 min). Portage leads in crime level (7.6 vs 10.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Portage, MI
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 73.7 (#692)
Population 29,400 49,302
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $304,854
Median Household Income $92,035 $74,837
Average Commute 33.5 min 19.7 min
Walk Score 53 20
Crime Level 10.8 7.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 97
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+17.7
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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Portage, MI
C
73.7 Score

Portage, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$304,854

Population

49,302

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

20

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