Laurel, MD vs Winston-Salem, NC

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

Winston-Salem

69.3

#1238 nationally

Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 22). Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 22.2). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $54,416).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Winston-Salem, NC
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 69.3 (#1238)
Population 29,400 252,975
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $265,029
Median Household Income $92,035 $54,416
Average Commute 33.5 min 21.6 min
Walk Score 53 22
Crime Level 10.8 22.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+13.2
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

Northeast View Laurel, MD →
Winston-Salem, NC
D+
69.3 Score

Winston-Salem, NC

Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$265,029

Population

252,975

Crime

High

Walk Score

22

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