Clearwater, FL 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.
Clearwater
70.9
#1044 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Clearwater leads in crime level (6.0 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $59,358). Clearwater leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clearwater, FL | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1044) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 116,850 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $346,065 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $59,358 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.2 | D+13.9 |
C-
70.9 Score
Clearwater, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$346,065
Population
116,850
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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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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