Bowie, MD vs Kenmore, WA

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

Kenmore

65.3

#1637 nationally

Kenmore leads in crime level (1.8 vs 5.3). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 162). Kenmore leads in walk score (28 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Kenmore, WA
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 65.3 (#1637)
Population 57,254 23,391
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $1,008,245
Median Household Income $138,797 $132,191
Average Commute 36.1 min 32.5 min
Walk Score 25 28
Crime Level 5.3 1.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 162
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+51.7
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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Kenmore, WA
D
65.3 Score

Kenmore, WA

Small Washington city with local appeal

Median Home

$1,008,245

Population

23,391

Crime

Low

Walk Score

28

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