Bowie, MD vs Miami Gardens, FL
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
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $56,071). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 11.4). Miami Gardens leads in walk score (38 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Miami Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 62.4 (#1860) |
| Population | 57,254 | 110,717 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $475,819 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $56,071 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+11.4 |
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-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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