Bowling Green, KY vs Williamsport, 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
Williamsport
80.3
#86 nationally
Williamsport leads in walk score (55 vs 37). Bowling Green leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.2). Williamsport leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 19.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, KY | Williamsport, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#838) | 80.3 (#86) |
| Population | 76,212 | 27,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,937 | $211,327 |
| Median Household Income | $47,118 | $48,388 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.3 | R+41.5 |
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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B-
80.3 Score
Williamsport, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,327
Population
27,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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