Laurel, MD vs Sugar Hill, GA

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

Sugar Hill

67.1

#1466 nationally

Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 8). Sugar Hill leads in crime level (5.1 vs 10.8). Sugar Hill leads in cost of living index (111 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Sugar Hill, GA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 67.1 (#1466)
Population 29,400 25,889
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $457,390
Median Household Income $92,035 $94,520
Average Commute 33.5 min 32.6 min
Walk Score 53 8
Crime Level 10.8 5.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+16.5