Bowie, MD vs McKinney, TX
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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $108,542). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 134). McKinney leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 57,254 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+11.2 |
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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C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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