Greenbelt, MD vs Rio Rancho, NM

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

Rio Rancho

68.7

#1300 nationally

Greenbelt leads in walk score (41 vs 16). Rio Rancho leads in crime level (8.7 vs 17.8). Rio Rancho leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 32.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greenbelt, MD Rio Rancho, NM
WhereAtHome Score 70.5 (#1096) 68.7 (#1300)
Population 24,360 110,660
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,555 $364,155
Median Household Income $82,019 $78,978
Average Commute 32.8 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 41 16
Crime Level 17.8 8.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+5.8
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 →
Rio Rancho, NM
D+
68.7 Score

Rio Rancho, NM

Mid-size New Mexico city with community character

Median Home

$364,155

Population

110,660

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

16

Southwest View Rio Rancho, NM →

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