Bowie, MD vs New Bern, NC

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

New Bern

73.3

#758 nationally

Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 36.1 min). Bowie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 9.9).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD New Bern, NC
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 73.3 (#758)
Population 57,254 32,226
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $286,045
Median Household Income $138,797 $55,673
Average Commute 36.1 min 18 min
Walk Score 25 27
Crime Level 5.3 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+20.5
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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New Bern, NC
C
73.3 Score

New Bern, NC

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$286,045

Population

32,226

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

27

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