Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Harrisburg, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 31.2% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,674 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Harrisburg, PA
Compared to Bowie, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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