Bowie, Maryland vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 55.7% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,830 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Union City
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Bowie, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower