Batavia, IL 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.

Batavia

72.9

#804 nationally

vs

Bowie

69.4

#1212 nationally

Batavia leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.3). Batavia leads in average commute (29.6 min vs 36.1 min). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $113,824).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Batavia, IL Bowie, MD
WhereAtHome Score 72.9 (#804) 69.4 (#1212)
Population 26,235 57,254
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $472,001 $526,880
Median Household Income $113,824 $138,797
Average Commute 29.6 min 36.1 min
Walk Score 29 25
Crime Level 2.5 5.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+9.4 D+75.2
Batavia, IL
C-
72.9 Score

Batavia, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$472,001

Population

26,235

Crime

Low

Walk Score

29

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Bowie, MD
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

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