Bowie, Maryland vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 90.5% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $132,429 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Bowie, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher