Bowie, MD vs Pleasant Hill, 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

Pleasant Hill

64.1

#1719 nationally

Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 25). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 191). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.5).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Pleasant Hill, CA
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 64.1 (#1719)
Population 57,254 33,802
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $992,042
Median Household Income $138,797 $137,685
Average Commute 36.1 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 25 54
Crime Level 5.3 6.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 191
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+38.0
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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Pleasant Hill, CA
D
64.1 Score

Pleasant Hill, CA

Small California city with local appeal

Median Home

$992,042

Population

33,802

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

54

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