Laurel, MD vs Wheat Ridge, CO

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

Wheat Ridge

64.5

#1690 nationally

Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 13.2). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 45).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Wheat Ridge, CO
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 64.5 (#1690)
Population 29,400 31,804
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $595,582
Median Household Income $92,035 $79,567
Average Commute 33.5 min 25.4 min
Walk Score 53 45
Crime Level 10.8 13.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 135
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+19.5
Laurel, MD
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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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Wheat Ridge, CO
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64.5 Score

Wheat Ridge, CO

Small Colorado city with local appeal

Median Home

$595,582

Population

31,804

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

45

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