Birmingham, MI 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.

Birmingham

75.1

#499 nationally

vs

Bowie

69.4

#1212 nationally

Birmingham leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.3). Birmingham leads in walk score (60 vs 25). Birmingham leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 36.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Birmingham, MI Bowie, MD
WhereAtHome Score 75.1 (#499) 69.4 (#1212)
Population 21,434 57,254
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $755,859 $526,880
Median Household Income $151,556 $138,797
Average Commute 20.7 min 36.1 min
Walk Score 60 25
Crime Level 1.5 5.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 146 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.6 D+75.2
Birmingham, MI
C
75.1 Score

Birmingham, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$755,859

Population

21,434

Crime

Low

Walk Score

60

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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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