Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 45.4% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $348,967 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Bowie
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Harrisburg, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  586.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  60.4% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher