Bowie, MD vs Marion, IN

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

vs

Marion

85.1

#2 nationally

Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $42,366). Marion leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 36.1 min). Marion leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.3).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Marion, IN
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 85.1 (#2)
Population 57,254 28,105
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $140,425
Median Household Income $138,797 $42,366
Average Commute 36.1 min 17.1 min
Walk Score 25 40
Crime Level 5.3 2.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 82
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+41.8
Bowie, MD
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

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Marion, IN
B
85.1 Score

Marion, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$140,425

Population

28,105

Crime

Low

Walk Score

40

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