Clayton, North Carolina vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 33.6% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,423 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Bowie
than in Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton, NC vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Clayton, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  74.0% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher