Bowie, MD vs Los Lunas, NM
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
Los Lunas
64.1
#1718 nationally
Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 16.0). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $68,934). Los Lunas leads in cost of living index (98 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Los Lunas, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 64.1 (#1718) |
| Population | 57,254 | 19,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $332,376 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $68,934 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+16.4 |
Data coverage note: Los Lunas is missing data for 1 metric that Bowie has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
64.1 Score
Los Lunas, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$332,376
Population
19,079
Crime
High
Median Income
$68,934
Southwest
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