Bowie, Maryland vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 18.0% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $40,984 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Bowie, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower