Bowie, MD vs Springboro, OH
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
Springboro
76.1
#386 nationally
Springboro leads in crime level (1.3 vs 5.3). Springboro leads in average commute (25 min vs 36.1 min). Bowie leads in walk score (25 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Springboro, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 76.1 (#386) |
| Population | 57,254 | 19,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $436,137 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $113,182 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+31.5 |
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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76.1 Score
Springboro, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$436,137
Population
19,475
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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