Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Menlo Park, California


The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 177.2% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $346,507 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
425% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Bowie, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.2% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  544.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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