Laurel, MD vs Terre Haute, IN

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

Terre Haute

76.2

#377 nationally

Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $41,230). Terre Haute leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 33.5 min). Terre Haute leads in cost of living index (85 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Terre Haute, IN
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 76.2 (#377)
Population 29,400 58,502
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $162,893
Median Household Income $92,035 $41,230
Average Commute 33.5 min 17.2 min
Walk Score 53 40
Crime Level 10.8 15.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+18.1
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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Terre Haute, IN
C
76.2 Score

Terre Haute, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$162,893

Population

58,502

Crime

High

Walk Score

40

Midwest View Terre Haute, IN →

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