Bowie, MD vs Central, LA

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

Bowie leads in walk score (25 vs 7). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $82,714). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Central, LA
Population 57,254 29,781
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $0
Median Household Income $138,797 $82,714
Average Commute 36.1 min 30.8 min
Walk Score 25 7
Crime Level 5.3 7.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+11.1
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

Northeast View Bowie, MD →
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Score

Central, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Population

29,781

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

7

Median Income

$82,714

Southeast View Central, LA →

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