Laurel, MD vs Lincoln, CA

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.

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

vs

Lincoln

72.8

#830 nationally

Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 10.8). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 53). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 153).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Lincoln, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 72.8 (#830)
Population 29,400 54,538
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $645,264
Median Household Income $92,035 $99,434
Average Commute 33.5 min 29.3 min
Walk Score 53 84
Crime Level 10.8 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 153
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+8.5
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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C-
72.8 Score

Lincoln, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$645,264

Population

54,538

Crime

Low

Walk Score

84

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