Buffalo, New York vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 44.7% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $72,373 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Bowie
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Buffalo, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher