Bowie, MD vs Jersey City, 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
Jersey City
66.9
#1486 nationally
Jersey City leads in walk score (86 vs 25). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $87,961). Jersey City leads in cost of living index (128 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Jersey City, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 66.9 (#1486) |
| Population | 57,254 | 292,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $670,166 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $87,961 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 35.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 86 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 128 |
| 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
Northeast
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D
66.9 Score
Jersey City, NJ
Manhattan views without Manhattan prices
Median Home
$670,166
Population
292,449
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Northeast
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