Bowie, Maryland vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 23.9% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $89,444 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Durham
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Bowie, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower