Greenbelt, MD vs Montgomery, 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
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 17.8). Greenbelt leads in walk score (41 vs 15). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $82,019).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenbelt, MD | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1096) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 24,360 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,555 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $82,019 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+1.5 |
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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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C
75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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