Bowie, Maryland vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 38.0% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $30,991 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Athens
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Bowie, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  58.0% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower