Laurel, MD vs Rio Rancho, NM

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

Rio Rancho

68.7

#1300 nationally

Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 16). Rio Rancho leads in crime level (8.7 vs 10.8). Rio Rancho leads in cost of living index (102 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Rio Rancho, NM
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 68.7 (#1300)
Population 29,400 110,660
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $364,155
Median Household Income $92,035 $78,978
Average Commute 33.5 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 53 16
Crime Level 10.8 8.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+5.8
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

Northeast View Laurel, MD →
Rio Rancho, NM
D+
68.7 Score

Rio Rancho, NM

Mid-size New Mexico city with community character

Median Home

$364,155

Population

110,660

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

16

Southwest View Rio Rancho, NM →

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