Bowie, MD vs North Miami Beach, 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
North Miami Beach
63.2
#1791 nationally
Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 16.0). North Miami Beach leads in walk score (63 vs 25). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $56,122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | North Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 63.2 (#1791) |
| Population | 57,254 | 42,789 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $456,567 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $56,122 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 108 |
| 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
63.2 Score
North Miami Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,567
Population
42,789
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Southeast
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