Laurel, MD vs McKinney, 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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 24). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $92,035). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laurel, MD | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1547) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 29,400 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,130 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $92,035 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+11.2 |
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
Northeast
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C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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