La Marque, TX 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.
La Marque
75.1
#502 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $61,403). La Marque leads in cost of living index (91 vs 125). Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 14.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Marque, TX | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#502) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 19,605 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,688 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $61,403 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+13.9 |
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75.1 Score
La Marque, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,688
Population
19,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Southwest
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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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