Laurel, MD vs Noblesville, IN

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

Noblesville

73.4

#743 nationally

Noblesville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 15). Noblesville leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Noblesville, IN
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 73.4 (#743)
Population 29,400 73,916
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $397,372
Median Household Income $92,035 $99,458
Average Commute 33.5 min 27.6 min
Walk Score 53 15
Crime Level 10.8 2.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 104
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+6.1
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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Noblesville, IN
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73.4 Score

Noblesville, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$397,372

Population

73,916

Crime

Low

Walk Score

15

Midwest View Noblesville, IN →

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