Greenbelt, MD vs Zion, IL

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

Zion

72.6

#868 nationally

Zion leads in crime level (12.4 vs 17.8). Greenbelt leads in median household income ($82,019 vs $65,018). Zion leads in cost of living index (96 vs 117).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greenbelt, MD Zion, IL
WhereAtHome Score 70.5 (#1096) 72.6 (#868)
Population 24,360 24,206
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,555 $257,565
Median Household Income $82,019 $65,018
Average Commute 32.8 min 29.3 min
Walk Score 41 40
Crime Level 17.8 12.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 96
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+20.8
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

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Zion, IL
C-
72.6 Score

Zion, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$257,565

Population

24,206

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

40

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