Greenbelt, MD vs Roselle, 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
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (4.9 vs 17.8). Roselle leads in median household income ($104,167 vs $82,019). Greenbelt leads in walk score (41 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenbelt, MD | Roselle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1096) | 73.3 (#761) |
| Population | 24,360 | 22,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,555 | $388,468 |
| Median Household Income | $82,019 | $104,167 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+13.3 |
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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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73.3 Score
Roselle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,468
Population
22,508
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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