Alpharetta, GA vs Bowie, MD
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.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Bowie
69.4
#1212 nationally
Alpharetta leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 36.1 min). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.8). Bowie leads in walk score (25 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Bowie, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 69.4 (#1212) |
| Population | 67,056 | 57,254 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $526,880 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $138,797 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+75.2 |
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66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Bowie, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$526,880
Population
57,254
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Northeast
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