Laurel, MD vs Tinley Park, 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

Tinley Park

75.8

#419 nationally

Tinley Park leads in crime level (3.0 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 35). Tinley Park leads in cost of living index (110 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Tinley Park, IL
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 75.8 (#419)
Population 29,400 53,886
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $337,788
Median Household Income $92,035 $99,628
Average Commute 33.5 min 34.4 min
Walk Score 53 35
Crime Level 10.8 3.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+42.0
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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Tinley Park, IL
C
75.8 Score

Tinley Park, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$337,788

Population

53,886

Crime

Low

Walk Score

35

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