Baldwin Park, 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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $76,002). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 145). Baldwin Park leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 68,806 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.9 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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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
Northeast
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