Laurel, MD vs Simi Valley, 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

vs

Simi Valley

67.3

#1445 nationally

Simi Valley leads in crime level (3.5 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 176). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 39).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Simi Valley, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 67.3 (#1445)
Population 29,400 125,113
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $841,774
Median Household Income $92,035 $112,144
Average Commute 33.5 min 28.4 min
Walk Score 53 39
Crime Level 10.8 3.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 176
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+15.1
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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Simi Valley, CA
D+
67.3 Score

Simi Valley, CA

Mid-size California city with community character

Median Home

$841,774

Population

125,113

Crime

Low

Walk Score

39

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