Laurel, MD vs South Gate, 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

South Gate

62.6

#1845 nationally

Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $67,188). Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 14.4). South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 53).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD South Gate, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 62.6 (#1845)
Population 29,400 90,070
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $702,198
Median Household Income $92,035 $67,188
Average Commute 33.5 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 53 70
Crime Level 10.8 14.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+32.9
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 Gate, CA
D-
62.6 Score

South Gate, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$702,198

Population

90,070

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

70

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