Harlingen, Texas vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 81.2% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,842 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Bowie
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Harlingen, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.2% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  94.2% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  51.8% higher