Bowie, MD vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Bowie leads in walk score (25 vs 9). Wildwood leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 36.1 min). Wildwood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowie, MD | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1212) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 57,254 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,880 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $138,797 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| 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+23.4 |
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
Northeast
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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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