Bowie, MD vs New Lenox, IL

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 Lenox

73.4

#742 nationally

New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.3). New Lenox leads in cost of living index (116 vs 134). New Lenox leads in average commute (32.8 min vs 36.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD New Lenox, IL
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 73.4 (#742)
Population 57,254 28,047
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $459,277
Median Household Income $138,797 $129,797
Average Commute 36.1 min 32.8 min
Walk Score 25 24
Crime Level 5.3 1.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 116
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+1.6
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 Lenox, IL
C
73.4 Score

New Lenox, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$459,277

Population

28,047

Crime

Low

Walk Score

24

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