Greenbelt, MD vs Topeka, KS
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
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 32.8 min). Greenbelt leads in median household income ($82,019 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in cost of living index (87 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenbelt, MD | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1096) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 24,360 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,555 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $82,019 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Greenbelt has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.5 Score
Topeka, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$198,385
Population
125,475
Crime
High
Median Income
$54,052
Midwest
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