Bowie, Maryland vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 33.6% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $92,896 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Bowie, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower