Bowie, MD vs Calhoun, GA
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
Calhoun
70.6
#1084 nationally
Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $54,927). Calhoun leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 36.1 min). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 9.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Calhoun, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 70.6 (#1084) |
| Population | 57,254 | 18,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $278,306 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $54,927 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+63.4 |
Data coverage note: Calhoun is missing data for 1 metric that Bowie has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
70.6 Score
Calhoun, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,306
Population
18,900
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$54,927
Southeast
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