Laurel, MD vs West St. Paul, MN

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 St. Paul

74.8

#558 nationally

West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 10.8). West St. Paul leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $68,359).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD West St. Paul, MN
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 74.8 (#558)
Population 29,400 21,722
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $324,921
Median Household Income $92,035 $68,359
Average Commute 33.5 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 53 45
Crime Level 10.8 4.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 105
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+12.9
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 St. Paul, MN
C
74.8 Score

West St. Paul, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$324,921

Population

21,722

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

45

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