Bowie, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 17.6% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $58,782 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Washington
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Bowie, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower