Boston, MA vs Greenbelt, MD

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.

Boston

66.2

#1568 nationally

vs

Greenbelt

70.5

#1096 nationally

Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 41). Greenbelt leads in cost of living index (117 vs 155). Boston leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 32.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Boston, MA Greenbelt, MD
WhereAtHome Score 66.2 (#1568) 70.5 (#1096)
Population 684,379 24,360
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $787,763 $281,555
Median Household Income $81,744 $82,019
Average Commute 30.2 min 32.8 min
Walk Score 83 41
Crime Level Moderate 17.8
School Rating 7.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 155 117
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+52.5 D+75.2
Boston, MA
D
66.2 Score

Boston, MA

Innovation hub with historic charm

Median Home

$787,763

Population

684,379

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B

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Greenbelt, MD
C-
70.5 Score

Greenbelt, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$281,555

Population

24,360

Crime

High

Walk Score

41

Northeast View Greenbelt, MD →

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