Laurel, MD vs Quincy, 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

Quincy

65

#1662 nationally

Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 150). Quincy leads in walk score (63 vs 53). Quincy leads in crime level (9.2 vs 10.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Quincy, MA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 65 (#1662)
Population 29,400 101,597
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $687,730
Median Household Income $92,035 $90,668
Average Commute 33.5 min 33.9 min
Walk Score 53 63
Crime Level 10.8 9.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 150
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+28.8
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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Quincy, MA
D
65 Score

Quincy, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$687,730

Population

101,597

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

63

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