Bowling Green, KY vs Orem, UT
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
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in median household income ($77,568 vs $47,118). Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 6.2). Bowling Green leads in cost of living index (94 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, KY | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#838) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 76,212 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,937 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $47,118 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.3 | R+39.8 |
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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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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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