Austin, Texas vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 1.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $29,699 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Bowie
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Austin, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher