Brockton, MA 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.

Brockton

62.7

#1828 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 16.4). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $74,016). Brockton leads in average commute (31.3 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brockton, MA Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1828) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 104,890 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $513,496 $478,130
Median Household Income $74,016 $92,035
Average Commute 31.3 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 51 53
Crime Level 16.4 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 126 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+13.9
Brockton, MA
D-
62.7 Score

Brockton, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$513,496

Population

104,890

Crime

High

Walk Score

51

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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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