Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Scranton, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 38.3% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,169 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Scranton
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Scranton, PA
Compared to Bowie, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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