Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Hackensack, New Jersey


The cost of living in Hackensack, New Jersey is 4.1% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $71,956 in Hackensack, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hackensack, New Jersey is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Hackensack
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Hackensack, NJ
Compared to Bowie, Hackensack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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