Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 29.5% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $52,869 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Ames
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Ames, IA
Compared to Bowie, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  52.5% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower

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