Bowling Green, KY vs Savage, MN
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
Savage
75
#524 nationally
Savage leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.2). Savage leads in median household income ($123,069 vs $47,118). Bowling Green leads in walk score (37 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, KY | Savage, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#838) | 75 (#524) |
| Population | 76,212 | 32,999 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,937 | $432,260 |
| Median Household Income | $47,118 | $123,069 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.3 | R+8.5 |
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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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C
75 Score
Savage, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
32,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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