Bowie, Maryland vs. Glen Allen, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Allen, Virginia is 16.4% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,803 in Glen Allen, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Allen, Virginia is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Glen Allen
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Glen Allen, VA
Compared to Bowie, Glen Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower