Bowie, MD vs Rancho Palos Verdes, 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
Rancho Palos Verdes
61.8
#1890 nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.3). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 242). Rancho Palos Verdes leads in median household income ($166,747 vs $138,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 61.8 (#1890) |
| Population | 57,254 | 39,980 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $1,827,501 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $166,747 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 242 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.8 Score
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,827,501
Population
39,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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