Laurel, MD vs Marlborough, MA

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

Marlborough

63.9

#1732 nationally

Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 41). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 137). Marlborough leads in average commute (30.9 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Marlborough, MA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 63.9 (#1732)
Population 29,400 41,179
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $585,835
Median Household Income $92,035 $94,199
Average Commute 33.5 min 30.9 min
Walk Score 53 41
Crime Level 10.8 11.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+39.5
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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Marlborough, MA
D
63.9 Score

Marlborough, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$585,835

Population

41,179

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

41

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