Laurel, MD vs Midland, 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
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Midland leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 42). Midland leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laurel, MD | Midland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1547) | 74.1 (#638) |
| Population | 29,400 | 138,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,130 | $332,692 |
| Median Household Income | $92,035 | $90,448 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+60.5 |
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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
Northeast
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74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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