Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 39.4% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $122,664 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Bowie
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Pittsburgh, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher