Greenbelt, MD vs Monterey, 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

vs

Monterey

62.7

#1834 nationally

Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 32.8 min). Monterey leads in crime level (10.5 vs 17.8). Greenbelt leads in cost of living index (117 vs 192).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greenbelt, MD Monterey, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.5 (#1096) 62.7 (#1834)
Population 24,360 29,116
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,555 $1,179,065
Median Household Income $82,019 $98,003
Average Commute 32.8 min 19.1 min
Walk Score 41 53
Crime Level 17.8 10.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 192
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+29.9
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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Monterey, CA
D-
62.7 Score

Monterey, CA

Small California city with local appeal

Median Home

$1,179,065

Population

29,116

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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