Bowie, MD vs Roselle, NJ
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
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Bowie leads in median household income ($138,797 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 134). Roselle leads in average commute (32.2 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 57,254 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle 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
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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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