Hialeah, FL 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.
Hialeah
67.6
#1400 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $49,531). Hialeah leads in walk score (68 vs 53). Hialeah leads in crime level (8.7 vs 10.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah, FL | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1400) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 221,300 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,442 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $49,531 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+13.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
Hialeah, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$445,442
Population
221,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
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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