Bowie, Maryland vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 15.1% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $127,283 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Bowie, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower