Bowling Green, KY vs Carlisle, PA
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.
Bowling Green
72.7
#838 nationally
Carlisle
76
#392 nationally
Carlisle leads in walk score (63 vs 37). Carlisle leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.2). Carlisle leads in median household income ($55,756 vs $47,118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, KY | Carlisle, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#838) | 76 (#392) |
| Population | 76,212 | 22,341 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,937 | $336,332 |
| Median Household Income | $47,118 | $55,756 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.3 | R+9.4 |
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72.7 Score
Bowling Green, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$286,937
Population
76,212
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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76 Score
Carlisle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,332
Population
22,341
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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