Carlsbad, 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.

Carlsbad

62.6

#1838 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Carlsbad leads in crime level (5.5 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 31). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 202).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carlsbad, CA Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 62.6 (#1838) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 113,495 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,361,646 $478,130
Median Household Income $134,139 $92,035
Average Commute 28.5 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 31 53
Crime Level 5.5 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 202 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+16.8 D+13.9
Carlsbad, CA
D-
62.6 Score

Carlsbad, CA

Mid-size California city with community character

Median Home

$1,361,646

Population

113,495

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

31

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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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