Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Blue Island, Illinois


The cost of living in Blue Island, Illinois is 27.4% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,300 in Blue Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Island, Illinois is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Blue Island
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Blue Island, IL
Compared to Bowie, Blue Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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