Laurel, MD vs Springfield, IL

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

Springfield

79.7

#112 nationally

Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $62,419).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Springfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 79.7 (#112)
Population 29,400 112,544
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $174,630
Median Household Income $92,035 $62,419
Average Commute 33.5 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 53 38
Crime Level 10.8 24.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+5.0
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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Springfield, IL
C+
79.7 Score

Springfield, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$174,630

Population

112,544

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

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