Arvada, Colorado vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 2.7% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,633 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Bowie
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Arvada, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher