Bowie, MD vs Webster Groves, MO
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
Webster Groves
77.4
#251 nationally
Webster Groves leads in walk score (49 vs 25). Webster Groves leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 36.1 min). Webster Groves leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Webster Groves, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 77.4 (#251) |
| Population | 57,254 | 23,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $447,504 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $105,930 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+23.4 |
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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C+
77.4 Score
Webster Groves, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,504
Population
23,449
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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