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SAN JOSE vs. BOWIE
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Jose, California vs. Bowie, Maryland
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is
40.4%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$59,581
in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Bowie
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to San Jose, Bowie is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
40.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
64.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.4% higher
Commute
6.2% lower
Health
19.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.5% higher
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