Bowie, MD vs Hoffman Estates, 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
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 25). Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.3). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 57,254 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+42.0 |
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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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73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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