Bowie, MD vs Westminster, MD

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

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $71,286). Westminster leads in walk score (38 vs 25). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.6).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 57,254 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $470,642
Median Household Income $138,797 $71,286
Average Commute 36.1 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 25 38
Crime Level 5.3 6.6
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 R+25.0
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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Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

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