Bowie, MD vs League City, TX
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
League City
76.2
#372 nationally
League City leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.3). League City leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 36.1 min). League City leads in cost of living index (113 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | League City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 76.2 (#372) |
| Population | 57,254 | 116,320 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $378,258 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $117,316 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+27.4 |
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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C
76.2 Score
League City, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$378,258
Population
116,320
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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