Bowie, Maryland vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 35.7% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,244 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Bowie, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  52.4% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower