Bowie, MD vs Holyoke, MA

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

Holyoke

67

#1471 nationally

Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 28.5). Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $49,007). Holyoke leads in walk score (55 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Holyoke, MA
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 67 (#1471)
Population 57,254 37,628
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $337,457
Median Household Income $138,797 $49,007
Average Commute 36.1 min 20.5 min
Walk Score 25 55
Crime Level 5.3 28.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+8.9
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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Holyoke, MA
D+
67 Score

Holyoke, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$337,457

Population

37,628

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

55

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