Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Decatur, Georgia


The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 20.5% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,735 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Overall1 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall1
20% cheaper in Decatur
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Decatur, GA
Compared to Bowie, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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