Laurel, MD vs Winter Garden, FL
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
Winter Garden
69.9
#1163 nationally
Winter Garden leads in crime level (3.2 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 30). Winter Garden leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laurel, MD | Winter Garden, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1547) | 69.9 (#1163) |
| Population | 29,400 | 47,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,130 | $570,660 |
| Median Household Income | $92,035 | $101,953 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+13.6 |
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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
Northeast
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D+
69.9 Score
Winter Garden, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$570,660
Population
47,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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