Bowie, MD vs Newton, MA

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

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 5.3). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 25). Bowie leads in cost of living index (134 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 57,254 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $138,797 $176,373
Average Commute 36.1 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 25 57
Crime Level 5.3 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 207
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+39.5
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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Newton, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Newton, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$1,540,226

Population

88,415

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

57

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