Bowie, Maryland vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 11.0% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,504 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Bowie, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower