Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Montgomery, New Jersey


The cost of living in Montgomery, New Jersey is 21.7% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,851 in Montgomery, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, New Jersey is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Montgomery, NJ
Compared to Bowie, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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