Bowie, MD vs Chester, 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.

Bowie

69.4

#1212 nationally

Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 22.8). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $39,193). Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Chester, PA
Population 57,254 33,595
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $0
Median Household Income $138,797 $39,193
Average Commute 36.1 min 21.7 min
Walk Score 25 60
Crime Level 5.3 22.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 86
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+23.7
Bowie, MD
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

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Chester, PA
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Score

Chester, PA

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Population

33,595

Crime

High

Walk Score

60

Median Income

$39,193

Northeast View Chester, PA →

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