Bowie, Maryland vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $131,319 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Austin
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Bowie, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% higher
      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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower