Bowie, MD vs Deerfield, 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

Deerfield

75.8

#414 nationally

Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 5.3). Deerfield leads in walk score (36 vs 25). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $138,797).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Deerfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 75.8 (#414)
Population 57,254 18,884
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $662,331
Median Household Income $138,797 $185,762
Average Commute 36.1 min 28.1 min
Walk Score 25 36
Crime Level 5.3 0.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 146
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+20.8
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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Deerfield, IL
C
75.8 Score

Deerfield, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$662,331

Population

18,884

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

36

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