Bettendorf, IA 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.

Bettendorf

79.3

#131 nationally

vs

Bowie

69.4

#1212 nationally

Bettendorf leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 36.1 min). Bettendorf leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.3). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $100,570).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bettendorf, IA Bowie, MD
WhereAtHome Score 79.3 (#131) 69.4 (#1212)
Population 39,858 57,254
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $340,599 $526,880
Median Household Income $100,570 $138,797
Average Commute 19.6 min 36.1 min
Walk Score 29 25
Crime Level 2.9 5.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 103 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.9 D+75.2
Bettendorf, IA
C+
79.3 Score

Bettendorf, IA

Small Iowa city with local appeal

Median Home

$340,599

Population

39,858

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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