Elizabethtown, KY 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.
Elizabethtown
77
#285 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Elizabethtown leads in crime level (3.8 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 27). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $54,493).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elizabethtown, KY | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#285) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 32,978 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,307 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $54,493 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.3 | D+13.9 |
C+
77 Score
Elizabethtown, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,307
Population
32,978
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
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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