Bowie, MD vs Hoboken, NJ
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
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Hoboken leads in walk score (97 vs 25). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 190). Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $138,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Hoboken, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 70.5 (#1097) |
| Population | 57,254 | 57,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $899,212 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $168,137 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 37.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 97 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+28.1 |
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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70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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