Greenbelt, MD vs Lincoln, CA

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

Lincoln

72.8

#830 nationally

Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 17.8). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 41). Greenbelt leads in cost of living index (117 vs 153).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greenbelt, MD Lincoln, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.5 (#1096) 72.8 (#830)
Population 24,360 54,538
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,555 $645,264
Median Household Income $82,019 $99,434
Average Commute 32.8 min 29.3 min
Walk Score 41 84
Crime Level 17.8 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 153
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+8.5
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

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C-
72.8 Score

Lincoln, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$645,264

Population

54,538

Crime

Low

Walk Score

84

Pacific View Lincoln, CA →

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