Bowie, Maryland vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 15.7% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $75,199 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Bowie, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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