Bowie, Maryland vs. Alachua, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alachua, Florida is 26.3% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,846 in Alachua, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alachua, Florida is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Alachua
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Alachua, FL
Compared to Bowie, Alachua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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