Laurel, MD vs Villa Park, 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

Villa Park

75.2

#495 nationally

Villa Park leads in crime level (5.0 vs 10.8). Villa Park leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 33.5 min). Villa Park leads in cost of living index (110 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Villa Park, IL
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 75.2 (#495)
Population 29,400 21,727
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $369,389
Median Household Income $92,035 $90,287
Average Commute 33.5 min 25.3 min
Walk Score 53 49
Crime Level 10.8 5.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+13.3
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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Villa Park, IL
C
75.2 Score

Villa Park, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$369,389

Population

21,727

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

49

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