Laurel, MD vs West Linn, OR

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

West Linn

70.1

#1139 nationally

West Linn leads in crime level (1.6 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 34). West Linn leads in median household income ($134,116 vs $92,035).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD West Linn, OR
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 70.1 (#1139)
Population 29,400 26,629
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $779,602
Median Household Income $92,035 $134,116
Average Commute 33.5 min 25 min
Walk Score 53 34
Crime Level 10.8 1.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 151
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+9.7
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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West Linn, OR
C-
70.1 Score

West Linn, OR

Small Oregon city with local appeal

Median Home

$779,602

Population

26,629

Crime

Low

Walk Score

34

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