Hawthorne, 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.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 19.9). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 53). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 83,364 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 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+32.9 | D+13.9 |
D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
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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