Bowie, MD vs Franklin Town, MA

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

Franklin Town leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.3). Bowie leads in walk score (25 vs 22). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 144).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Franklin Town, MA
Population 57,254 33,125
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $0
Median Household Income $138,797 $138,062
Average Commute 36.1 min 34.4 min
Walk Score 25 22
Crime Level 5.3 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+28.8
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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Franklin Town, MA
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Score

Franklin Town, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Population

33,125

Crime

Low

Walk Score

22

Median Income

$138,062

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