Bowie, Maryland vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 40.9% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,321 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Bowie, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower