Bowie, MD vs Melissa, 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
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 5.3). Melissa leads in average commute (32.6 min vs 36.1 min). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 57,254 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Bowie has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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