Greenbelt, MD vs Long Beach, CA
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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 41). Greenbelt leads in cost of living index (117 vs 142). Greenbelt leads in median household income ($82,019 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenbelt, MD | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1096) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 24,360 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,555 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $82,019 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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