Bowie, MD vs Mountain View, CA
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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 25). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 285). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 57,254 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+40.0 |
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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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