Bowling Green, KY vs Mandan, ND
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
Mandan
72.7
#846 nationally
Mandan leads in median household income ($78,077 vs $47,118). Bowling Green leads in walk score (37 vs 25). Bowling Green leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, KY | Mandan, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#838) | 72.7 (#846) |
| Population | 76,212 | 24,586 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,937 | $352,532 |
| Median Household Income | $47,118 | $78,077 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.3 | R+53.8 |
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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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72.7 Score
Mandan, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,532
Population
24,586
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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