Bowie, Maryland vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 31.4% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $118,244 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Queens
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Bowie, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.4% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher