Bowie, MD vs West Valley City, UT
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
West Valley City
67.4
#1434 nationally
Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 12.9). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $81,719). West Valley City leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | West Valley City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 67.4 (#1434) |
| Population | 57,254 | 134,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $472,174 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $81,719 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 12.9 |
| 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+10.2 |
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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D+
67.4 Score
West Valley City, UT
Mid-size Utah city with community character
Median Home
$472,174
Population
134,470
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
West
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