Herndon, Virginia vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 11.7% cheaper than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,142 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is cheaper than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Bowie
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Herndon, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower