Bismarck, ND vs Bowling Green, KY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bismarck
72.8
#819 nationally
Bowling Green
72.7
#838 nationally
Bismarck leads in median household income ($76,014 vs $47,118). Bowling Green leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.6). Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 19.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | Bowling Green, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 72.7 (#838) |
| Population | 75,092 | 76,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $286,937 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $47,118 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | R+24.3 |
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72.8 Score
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$383,424
Population
75,092
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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72.7 Score
Bowling Green, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$286,937
Population
76,212
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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