Greenbelt, MD vs Waltham, 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

Waltham

66.7

#1517 nationally

Waltham leads in crime level (6.9 vs 17.8). Greenbelt leads in cost of living index (117 vs 164). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 41).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greenbelt, MD Waltham, MA
WhereAtHome Score 70.5 (#1096) 66.7 (#1517)
Population 24,360 64,477
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,555 $831,292
Median Household Income $82,019 $113,443
Average Commute 32.8 min 24.6 min
Walk Score 41 57
Crime Level 17.8 6.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 164
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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Waltham, MA
D
66.7 Score

Waltham, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$831,292

Population

64,477

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

57

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