What is a pro or con of living in Bowie, Marylandcompared to Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Bowie.

What salary do I need to live in Bowie, Maryland copmared to Pottstown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $64,697 in Bowie, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

POTTSTOWN vs. BOWIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 29.4% more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,697 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Bowie
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Pottstown, PA vs. Bowie, MD

Compared to Pottstown, Bowie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

181.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

43.8% higher

Health

13.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pottstown, PA vs. Bowie, MD

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