Greenbelt, MD vs Springfield, 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

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Greenbelt leads in median household income ($82,019 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 32.8 min). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 41).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greenbelt, MD Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 70.5 (#1096) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 24,360 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,555 $307,092
Median Household Income $82,019 $47,677
Average Commute 32.8 min 21 min
Walk Score 41 58
Crime Level 17.8 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+8.9
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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Springfield, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

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