Culpeper, VA 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Culpeper leads in crime level (3.3 vs 10.8). Culpeper leads in cost of living index (117 vs 125). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $86,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 21,012 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 53 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+13.9 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Laurel has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
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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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