Laurel, MD vs Riviera Beach, FL
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
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 25.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 32). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $57,851).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laurel, MD | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1547) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 29,400 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,130 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $92,035 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+0.8 |
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
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D-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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