Laurel, MD vs Southfield, MI

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

Southfield

73.4

#746 nationally

Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 34). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $63,980). Southfield leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Southfield, MI
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 73.4 (#746)
Population 29,400 75,687
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $258,011
Median Household Income $92,035 $63,980
Average Commute 33.5 min 23.8 min
Walk Score 53 34
Crime Level 10.8 13.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 97
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+10.6
Laurel, MD
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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

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Southfield, MI
C
73.4 Score

Southfield, MI

Michigan community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$258,011

Population

75,687

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

34

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