Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.2% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $62,881 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Chicago
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Bowie, Chicago 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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