Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Albuquerque, New Mexico


The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 29.1% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $74,427 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Bowie, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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