| | Smyrna, GA | Bowie, MD | United States |
| Overall | 109.8 | 120.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.6 | 108.8 | 100 |
| Health | 98.7 | 87.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 127.9 | 151.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $427,200 | $471,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,920.0% | 10,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 122.8 | 141.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.3 | 118.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Smyrna 
9 Reviews
I’ve lived in this city for for three years now. I’ve lived all over and I must say this city gives you a small town feel. Right outside of a large city I feel safe and More
Smyrna, Ga is the worst place to live because it is low income with a 10% unemployment rate. Large retailers have left the area with the exception of Walmart. The More
The thing about the Smyrna/Vinings area is that you have some very nice areas, that are right next door to a very bad area. I just don't want to pay a ton of money to More
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Bowie should have better department stores. One has to travel to another city to find a Nordstroms and other upscale stores. Bowie Towne Center seems to bring in lesser More
I grew up in Bowie in the 1980s. At the time, despite being in PG County which was nicknamed DC's ugly city because its demographics and crime were similar to the More
COST TO MUCH TO LIVE More
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