Frederick, MD 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.

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 47). Frederick leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 33.5 min). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 85,793 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $478,130
Median Household Income $89,981 $92,035
Average Commute 29.8 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 47 53
Crime Level 11.1 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+13.9
Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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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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