Bowie, Maryland vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 20.7% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $31,725 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Bowie, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower