Laurel, MD vs Roswell, 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

Roswell

76.1

#382 nationally

Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 23.2). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $48,298). Roswell leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Roswell, NM
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 76.1 (#382)
Population 29,400 47,109
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $177,920
Median Household Income $92,035 $48,298
Average Commute 33.5 min 17.9 min
Walk Score 53 33
Crime Level 10.8 23.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+44.8
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

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Roswell, NM
C
76.1 Score

Roswell, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$177,920

Population

47,109

Crime

High

Walk Score

33

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