Bowie, Maryland vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 25.4% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,913 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Houston
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Bowie, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower