Laurel, MD vs Newton, 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

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 10.8). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $92,035). Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 29,400 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $92,035 $176,373
Average Commute 33.5 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 53 57
Crime Level 10.8 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 207
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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Newton, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Newton, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$1,540,226

Population

88,415

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

57

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