Bowling Green, KY vs Kent, OH
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.
Bowling Green
72.7
#838 nationally
Kent
76.4
#351 nationally
Kent leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.2). Bowling Green leads in median household income ($47,118 vs $37,505). Bowling Green leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 21.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, KY | Kent, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#838) | 76.4 (#351) |
| Population | 76,212 | 27,601 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,937 | $253,734 |
| Median Household Income | $47,118 | $37,505 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.3 | R+15.5 |
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72.7 Score
Bowling Green, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$286,937
Population
76,212
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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76.4 Score
Kent, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$253,734
Population
27,601
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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