Salisbury, North Carolina vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 50.4% more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,176 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Bowie
than in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, NC vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Salisbury, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  60.5% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher