Bowie, Maryland vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 28.7% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $46,327 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Bowie, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower