Bowie, MD vs San Buenaventura, 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
San Buenaventura
65.2
#349 nationally
San Buenaventura leads in walk score (66 vs 25). San Buenaventura leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 36.1 min). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $96,036).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | San Buenaventura, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 65.2 (#349) |
| Population | 57,254 | 109,058 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $96,036 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+15.1 |
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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San Buenaventura, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Population
109,058
Walk Score
66
Median Income
$96,036
Commute
24.9 min
Pacific
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