Bowie, MD vs Plainfield, 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

Plainfield

74.9

#535 nationally

Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.3). Bowie leads in walk score (25 vs 20). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 134).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bowie, MD Plainfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1212) 74.9 (#535)
Population 57,254 47,448
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $526,880 $432,279
Median Household Income $138,797 $143,064
Average Commute 36.1 min 33.9 min
Walk Score 25 20
Crime Level 5.3 1.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+1.6