Arvada, CO vs Bowie, MD
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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Bowie
69.4
#1212 nationally
Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.8). Arvada leads in walk score (35 vs 25). Arvada leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Bowie, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 69.4 (#1212) |
| Population | 121,414 | 57,254 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $526,880 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $138,797 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+75.2 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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D+
69.4 Score
Bowie, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$526,880
Population
57,254
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Northeast
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