Bowie, MD vs Lake Zurich, IL
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
Lake Zurich
74
#646 nationally
Lake Zurich leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.3). Lake Zurich leads in walk score (34 vs 25). Lake Zurich leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Lake Zurich, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 74 (#646) |
| Population | 57,254 | 19,676 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $510,350 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $135,211 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+20.8 |
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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74 Score
Lake Zurich, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$510,350
Population
19,676
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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