Laurel, MD vs Seal Beach, CA
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
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 41). Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 13.2). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laurel, MD | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1547) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 29,400 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,130 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $92,035 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+2.6 |
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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
Northeast
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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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