East Moline, IL 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.

East Moline

82.4

#26 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

East Moline leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 33). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $60,032).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric East Moline, IL Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 82.4 (#26) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 20,806 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $156,179 $478,130
Median Household Income $60,032 $92,035
Average Commute 20.1 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 33 53
Crime Level 8.6 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 90 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+9.6 D+13.9
East Moline, IL
B-
82.4 Score

East Moline, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$156,179

Population

20,806

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

33

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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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