Aurora, CO 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.
Aurora
65
#1656 nationally
Bowie
69.4
#1212 nationally
Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 25). Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Bowie, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 69.4 (#1212) |
| Population | 394,934 | 57,254 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $526,880 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $138,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.3 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+75.2 |
D
65 Score
Aurora, CO
Denver's diverse neighbor
Median Home
$458,582
Population
394,934
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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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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