Bowie, MD vs Springfield, IL

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

Springfield

79.7

#112 nationally

Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 24.7). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $62,419). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 36.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Springfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 79.7 (#112)
Population 57,254 112,544
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $174,630
Median Household Income $138,797 $62,419
Average Commute 36.1 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 25 38
Crime Level 5.3 24.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+5.0
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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Springfield, IL
C+
79.7 Score

Springfield, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$174,630

Population

112,544

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

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