Laurel, MD vs Roselle, NJ
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
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laurel, MD | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1547) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 29,400 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,130 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $92,035 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Laurel has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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