Bowie, Maryland vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 78.7% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $134,016 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Bowie, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower