Bowie, Maryland vs. Lafayette, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana is 31.3% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $130,523 in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Louisiana is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Lafayette, LA
Compared to Bowie, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower