Bowie, MD vs Maple Heights, OH
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 Heights
80.3
#83 nationally
Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $49,877). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 11.0). Maple Heights leads in walk score (40 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Maple Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 80.3 (#83) |
| Population | 57,254 | 22,984 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $135,790 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $49,877 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+31.5 |
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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B-
80.3 Score
Maple Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,790
Population
22,984
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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