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COLUMBIA vs. BOWIE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Columbia, Maryland vs. Bowie, Maryland
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is
8.3%
more expensive
than Columbia, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$54,142
in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is
more expensive
than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Bowie
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Columbia, Bowie is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
8.3% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
1.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.8% lower
Commute
31.2% higher
Health
0.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.5% lower
Cost of Food
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