Bowie, MD vs Elgin, IL

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

vs

Elgin

72.8

#824 nationally

Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $85,998). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.3).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 72.8 (#824)
Population 57,254 113,310
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $343,260
Median Household Income $138,797 $85,998
Average Commute 36.1 min 28.3 min
Walk Score 25 43
Crime Level 5.3 7.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 104
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+42.0
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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Elgin, IL
C-
72.8 Score

Elgin, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$343,260

Population

113,310

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

43

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