Garden Grove, CA 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.
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 165). Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 53).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden Grove, CA | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1788) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 168,234 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,470 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $86,139 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+13.9 |
D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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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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