Bowie, MD vs Maple Grove, MN
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
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Bowie leads in walk score (25 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.3). Maple Grove leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 57,254 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+42.6 |
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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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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