Laurel, MD vs Maywood, 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

Maywood

74.4

#597 nationally

Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $64,767). Maywood leads in cost of living index (96 vs 125). Maywood leads in crime level (9.7 vs 10.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Maywood, IL
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 74.4 (#597)
Population 29,400 22,880
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $262,105
Median Household Income $92,035 $64,767
Average Commute 33.5 min 32.7 min
Walk Score 53 54
Crime Level 10.8 9.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 96
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+42.0
Laurel, MD
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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

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Maywood, IL
C
74.4 Score

Maywood, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$262,105

Population

22,880

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

54

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