Bowie, Maryland vs. Fairwood, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairwood, Maryland is 15.0% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $57,494 in Fairwood, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairwood, Maryland is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Fairwood
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Fairwood, MD
Compared to Bowie, Fairwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher