Bowling Green, OH vs Clive, IA
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
77.2
#266 nationally
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $41,346). Bowling Green leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.7). Bowling Green leads in cost of living index (94 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, OH | Clive, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#266) | 73.3 (#753) |
| Population | 30,384 | 19,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,081 | $432,260 |
| Median Household Income | $41,346 | $124,908 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+10.9 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Bowling Green has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.2 Score
Bowling Green, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,081
Population
30,384
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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C
73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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