Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 36.5% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $102,400 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Monterey
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Bowie, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  64.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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