Greenbelt, MD vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Greenbelt leads in cost of living index (117 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $82,019). Mountain View leads in crime level (8.4 vs 17.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenbelt, MD | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1096) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 24,360 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,555 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $82,019 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+40.0 |
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
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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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