Altoona, IA vs Bowling Green, OH
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.
Altoona
75.4
#455 nationally
Bowling Green
77.2
#266 nationally
Altoona leads in median household income ($89,100 vs $41,346). Bowling Green leads in crime level (1.9 vs 3.9). Bowling Green leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altoona, IA | Bowling Green, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#455) | 77.2 (#266) |
| Population | 21,698 | 30,384 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,727 | $269,081 |
| Median Household Income | $89,100 | $41,346 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 18.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+10.2 |
Data coverage note: Altoona is missing data for 1 metric that Bowling Green has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.4 Score
Altoona, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$321,727
Population
21,698
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,100
Midwest
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C+
77.2 Score
Bowling Green, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,081
Population
30,384
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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