Bowie, Maryland vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 17.5% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $82,514 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Asheville
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Bowie, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  40.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower