Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Laurel, Delaware


The cost of living in Laurel, Delaware is 25.3% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,051 in Laurel, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Delaware is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Laurel
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Laurel, DE
Compared to Bowie, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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