Bowie, MD vs Irvine, CA
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
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 25). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 36.1 min). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 57,254 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+2.6 |
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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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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