Bowie, MD vs Burleson, TX
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.
Bowie
69.4
#1212 nationally
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $87,312). Burleson leads in cost of living index (104 vs 134). Burleson leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Burleson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 73.2 (#767) |
| Population | 57,254 | 55,220 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $340,014 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $87,312 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+51.4 |
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
Northeast
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C
73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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