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The reviews of Laurel, MD are overwhelmingly positive. It is a small city located just outside of Washington DC and offers an array of activities for visitors to enjoy. From shopping at the local farmer’s market or exploring one of the many parks scattered throughout the city, there is something for everyone in Laurel. The city also hosts a variety of events throughout the year like festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts. With its convenient proximity to DC and Baltimore, residents have easy access to world-class attractions and cultural experiences. Additionally, it is known for having some of the best public schools in Maryland as well as a safe environment with plenty of recreational options for families. All in all, it's no wonder why residents and visitors alike give Laurel such glowing reviews.
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Terribly congested - 8/2/2010
Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants and it has a feel of an older community that isn't so generic and "sterile" in nature. The only problem with it though is it has some of the very worst traffic congestion anywhere in Maryland. The roads were never built to carry the amount of traffic they do and navigating around there is hellish. The recent proliferation of red light cameras doesn't make it any easier either. There are also some cheap, sort of sleazy looking areas along Route 1 that should be avoided. By and large though, if you can get a place in a decent, quiet residential area, it's not a bad place to live.
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Terribly congested - 8/2/2010
Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants and it has a feel of an older community that isn't so generic and "sterile" in nature. The only problem with it though is it has some of the very worst traffic congestion anywhere in Maryland. The roads were never built to carry the amount of traffic they do and navigating around there is hellish. The recent proliferation of red light cameras doesn't make it any easier either. There are also some cheap, sort of sleazy looking areas along Route 1 that should be avoided. By and large though, if you can get a place in a decent, quiet residential area, it's not a bad place to live.
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Laurel MD Cost of Living - 2/1/2007
Laurel is a small community centrally located 15 miles from Washington DC, 15 from BWI, and 20 from Annapolis and has a relatively low housing cost compared to most areas this close to DC. The cost of electricity is rising, but most other costs are comparable to lower cost of living areas, such as Pensacola
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Living in Laurel, Maryland - 5/5/2006
Great old city with a historic district, located almost halfway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Great access to major roads even though we are now the third worst traffic area in the US.
Prices of housing continue to climb due to the entire area being a bedroom community of DC or Baltimore.
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