Bowie, MD vs Fremont, 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
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Fremont leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 185). Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $138,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 66.8 (#1497) |
| Population | 57,254 | 230,504 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $1,471,931 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $155,342 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+53.6 |
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
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D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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