Bowie, Maryland vs. Kensington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, Maryland is 18.3% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,133 in Kensington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, Maryland is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Kensington
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Kensington, MD
Compared to Bowie, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower