Laurel, MD vs Little Elm, TX

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

Little Elm

72.2

#919 nationally

Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 24). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $92,035).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Little Elm, TX
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 72.2 (#919)
Population 29,400 58,496
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $400,423
Median Household Income $92,035 $110,218
Average Commute 33.5 min 37.9 min
Walk Score 53 24
Crime Level 10.8 3.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 116
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+13.2
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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Little Elm, TX
C-
72.2 Score

Little Elm, TX

Texas community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$400,423

Population

58,496

Crime

Low

Walk Score

24

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