Bowling Green, OH vs Laredo, TX
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
77.2
#266 nationally
Laredo
76.6
#332 nationally
Bowling Green leads in crime level (1.9 vs 10.0). Laredo leads in median household income ($60,928 vs $41,346). Bowling Green leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 21.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, OH | Laredo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#266) | 76.6 (#332) |
| Population | 30,384 | 257,602 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,081 | $223,127 |
| Median Household Income | $41,346 | $60,928 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | R+2.2 |
C+
77.2 Score
Bowling Green, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,081
Population
30,384
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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76.6 Score
Laredo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$223,127
Population
257,602
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Southwest
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