Anaheim, CA vs Laurel, MD

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.

Anaheim

62.6

#1837 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Anaheim leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $77,892). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 145).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Anaheim, CA Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 62.6 (#1837) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 353,085 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $953,171 $478,130
Median Household Income $77,892 $92,035
Average Commute 27.4 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 49 53
Crime Level Moderate 10.8
School Rating 5.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+13.9