Bowie, Maryland vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 11.0% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $88,993 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Cary
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Bowie, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower