Bowie, MD vs Pacifica, 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

vs

Pacifica

64.7

#1680 nationally

Pacifica leads in walk score (45 vs 25). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 211). Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.3).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Pacifica, CA
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 64.7 (#1680)
Population 57,254 36,426
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $1,276,738
Median Household Income $138,797 $151,849
Average Commute 36.1 min 29 min
Walk Score 25 45
Crime Level 5.3 4.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 211
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+50.3