Bowie, MD vs Crystal Lake, IL

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

vs

Crystal Lake

74.8

#541 nationally

Crystal Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.3). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $103,018). Crystal Lake leads in cost of living index (108 vs 134).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Crystal Lake, IL
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 74.8 (#541)
Population 57,254 40,861
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $388,566
Median Household Income $138,797 $103,018
Average Commute 36.1 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 25 30
Crime Level 5.3 2.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+5.3
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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Crystal Lake, IL
C
74.8 Score

Crystal Lake, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$388,566

Population

40,861

Crime

Low

Walk Score

30

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