Bowie, MD vs Elk Grove, CA

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

Elk Grove

66.7

#1508 nationally

Elk Grove leads in walk score (32 vs 25). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $115,864). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 148).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Elk Grove, CA
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 66.7 (#1508)
Population 57,254 178,444
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $634,683
Median Household Income $138,797 $115,864
Average Commute 36.1 min 33.1 min
Walk Score 25 32
Crime Level 5.3 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 148
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+19.7
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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Elk Grove, CA
D
66.7 Score

Elk Grove, CA

Mid-size California city with community character

Median Home

$634,683

Population

178,444

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

32

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