Bel Air South, Maryland vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 21.4% more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $91,066 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bel Air South, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Bowie
than in Bel Air South, Maryland
Bel Air South, MD vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Bel Air South, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher