Laurel, MD vs South Elgin, IL

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

South Elgin

75.4

#467 nationally

South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 32). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $92,035).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD South Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 75.4 (#467)
Population 29,400 24,277
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $379,258
Median Household Income $92,035 $118,293
Average Commute 33.5 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 53 32
Crime Level 10.8 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+9.4
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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South Elgin, IL
C
75.4 Score

South Elgin, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$379,258

Population

24,277

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

32

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