Bowie, Maryland vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 15.5% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,233 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Fredericksburg
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Fredericksburg, VA
Compared to Bowie, Fredericksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower