Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 4.7% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $52,345 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Bowie, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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