Laurel, MD vs Springfield, OH

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

74

#653 nationally

Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 37.6). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $45,113). Springfield leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Springfield, OH
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 74 (#653)
Population 29,400 58,082
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $190,008
Median Household Income $92,035 $45,113
Average Commute 33.5 min 20.1 min
Walk Score 53 42
Crime Level 10.8 37.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 84
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+29.5
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, OH
C
74 Score

Springfield, OH

Ohio community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$190,008

Population

58,082

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

42

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