Bowie, Maryland vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 16.2% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,881 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Bowie, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower