Bowie, Maryland vs. San Marcos, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 21.9% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $80,564 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. San Marcos, TX
Compared to Bowie, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower