University Park, Maryland vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 12.1% cheaper than University Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,930 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in University Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is cheaper than University Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Bowie
than in University Park, Maryland
University Park, MD vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to University Park, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% lower
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher