Mason City, Iowa vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 83.0% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,500 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Bowie
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Mason City, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.0% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  139.6% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher