Greenbelt, MD vs Marlborough, MA

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

Marlborough

63.9

#1732 nationally

Marlborough leads in crime level (11.5 vs 17.8). Greenbelt leads in cost of living index (117 vs 137). Marlborough leads in median household income ($94,199 vs $82,019).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greenbelt, MD Marlborough, MA
WhereAtHome Score 70.5 (#1096) 63.9 (#1732)
Population 24,360 41,179
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,555 $585,835
Median Household Income $82,019 $94,199
Average Commute 32.8 min 30.9 min
Walk Score 41 41
Crime Level 17.8 11.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+39.5
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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Marlborough, MA
D
63.9 Score

Marlborough, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$585,835

Population

41,179

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

41

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