Bowie, MD vs Marlborough, MA

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

Marlborough

63.9

#1732 nationally

Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 11.5). Marlborough leads in walk score (41 vs 25). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $94,199).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Marlborough, MA
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 63.9 (#1732)
Population 57,254 41,179
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $585,835
Median Household Income $138,797 $94,199
Average Commute 36.1 min 30.9 min
Walk Score 25 41
Crime Level 5.3 11.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+39.5
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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Marlborough, MA
D
63.9 Score

Marlborough, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$585,835

Population

41,179

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

41

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