Greenbelt, MD vs Oregon City, OR
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
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Oregon City leads in crime level (6.3 vs 17.8). Oregon City leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.8 min). Greenbelt leads in cost of living index (117 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenbelt, MD | Oregon City, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1096) | 66.1 (#1586) |
| Population | 24,360 | 37,351 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,555 | $605,330 |
| Median Household Income | $82,019 | $90,174 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+9.7 |
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
66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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