Bowie, Maryland vs. Mahwah, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mahwah, New Jersey is 7.9% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,942 in Mahwah, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mahwah, New Jersey is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Mahwah
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Mahwah, NJ
Compared to Bowie, Mahwah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% higher
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower