| | Elmira, NY | Laurel, MD | United States |
| Overall | 77.8 | 120.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.2 | 107.5 | 100 |
| Health | 117.0 | 87.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 46.1 | 137.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $95,700 | $413,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,120.0% | 10,850.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.7 | 138.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.7 | 117.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Elmira looks like the armpit of the earth. What happened? This could be gorgeous and has such potential. Heck, you've got Mark Twain's grave here, in a historic More
I have been living in elmira for 17 years and it is a great place to live i feel safe almost all the time i run the streets with my friends, go hiking, bike riding there More
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Reviews for Laurel 
8 Reviews
Nice place 1200 a month 1 bedroom apartment but everything is a 10 min drive some old history good schools people get along More
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 More
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 More
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