Bethany, OK 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.
Bethany
83.4
#13 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Bethany leads in crime level (5.7 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $54,606). Bethany leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 20,369 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+13.9 |
B
83.4 Score
Bethany, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,832
Population
20,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Southwest
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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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