Bowie, Maryland vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 34.8% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,110 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Bowie, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  47.8% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower