Bowie, MD vs Streamwood, 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

Streamwood

76.8

#319 nationally

Streamwood leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.3). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $94,951). Streamwood leads in walk score (36 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Streamwood, IL
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 76.8 (#319)
Population 57,254 37,780
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $336,661
Median Household Income $138,797 $94,951
Average Commute 36.1 min 29.3 min
Walk Score 25 36
Crime Level 5.3 3.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+42.0
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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C
76.8 Score

Streamwood, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$336,661

Population

37,780

Crime

Low

Walk Score

36

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