Biddeford, ME 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.

Biddeford

66.9

#1482 nationally

vs

Bowie

69.4

#1212 nationally

Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $63,261). Biddeford leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 8.6).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Biddeford, ME Bowie, MD
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1482) 69.4 (#1212)
Population 22,367 57,254
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $517,712 $526,880
Median Household Income $63,261 $138,797
Average Commute 23 min 36.1 min
Walk Score 42 25
Crime Level 8.6 5.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 113 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.5 D+75.2
Biddeford, ME
D
66.9 Score

Biddeford, ME

Small Maine city with local appeal

Median Home

$517,712

Population

22,367

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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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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