Greenbelt, MD vs Lake Charles, LA

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.

Greenbelt

70.5

#1096 nationally

vs

Lake Charles

76.2

#371 nationally

Lake Charles leads in average commute (18 min vs 32.8 min). Greenbelt leads in median household income ($82,019 vs $54,761). Lake Charles leads in cost of living index (94 vs 117).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greenbelt, MD Lake Charles, LA
WhereAtHome Score 70.5 (#1096) 76.2 (#371)
Population 24,360 79,633
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,555 $206,355
Median Household Income $82,019 $54,761
Average Commute 32.8 min 18 min
Walk Score 41 37
Crime Level 17.8 16.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+39.6
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 →
Lake Charles, LA
C
76.2 Score

Lake Charles, LA

Louisiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$206,355

Population

79,633

Crime

High

Walk Score

37

Southeast View Lake Charles, LA →

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