Laurel, MD vs New Iberia, LA

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

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 27.7). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 76.2 (#374)
Population 29,400 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $151,501
Median Household Income $92,035 $47,108
Average Commute 33.5 min 21 min
Walk Score 53 43
Crime Level 10.8 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+34.1
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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New Iberia, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Iberia, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$151,501

Population

27,080

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

43

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