Santa Maria, California vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 5.5% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $84,415 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% more expensive in Bowie
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Santa Maria, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
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  5.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  48.7% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
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  Personal
  12.8% higher
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