Bowie, Maryland vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 25.2% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $93,911 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in San Diego
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Bowie, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% higher
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower