Bowie, MD vs Long Beach, CA
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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 25). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 57,254 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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