Bowling Green, OH vs Pelham, AL
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
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Bowling Green leads in walk score (43 vs 13). Bowling Green leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.5). Pelham leads in median household income ($94,108 vs $41,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, OH | Pelham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#266) | 73.9 (#665) |
| Population | 30,384 | 25,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,081 | $328,477 |
| Median Household Income | $41,346 | $94,108 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | R+40.8 |
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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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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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