Bowie, Maryland vs. Ocean Shores, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Shores, Washington is 26.2% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,924 in Ocean Shores, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Shores, Washington is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Ocean Shores
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Ocean Shores, WA
Compared to Bowie, Ocean Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower