Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 86.0% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $163,703 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Bowie, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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