Bowling Green, KY vs Frederick, MD
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bowling Green
72.7
#838 nationally
Frederick
67
#1470 nationally
Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $47,118). Bowling Green leads in crime level (6.2 vs 11.1). Bowling Green leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, KY | Frederick, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#838) | 67 (#1470) |
| Population | 76,212 | 85,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,937 | $465,790 |
| Median Household Income | $47,118 | $89,981 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 11.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.3 | D+8.8 |
C-
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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D+
67 Score
Frederick, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$465,790
Population
85,793
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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