Laurel, MD vs Lombard, IL

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

Lombard

75.9

#407 nationally

Lombard leads in crime level (3.2 vs 10.8). Lombard leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 45).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Lombard, IL
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 75.9 (#407)
Population 29,400 43,779
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $395,049
Median Household Income $92,035 $95,509
Average Commute 33.5 min 26.3 min
Walk Score 53 45
Crime Level 10.8 3.2
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 D+13.3
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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Lombard, IL
C
75.9 Score

Lombard, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$395,049

Population

43,779

Crime

Low

Walk Score

45

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