Bowie, MD vs Northbrook, IL

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

Northbrook

77.2

#269 nationally

Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 5.3). Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 25). Northbrook leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 36.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Northbrook, IL
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 77.2 (#269)
Population 57,254 33,977
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $718,284
Median Household Income $138,797 $150,236
Average Commute 36.1 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 25 83
Crime Level 5.3 0.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 152
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+42.0
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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Northbrook, IL
C+
77.2 Score

Northbrook, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$718,284

Population

33,977

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

83

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