Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 2.1% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $219,532 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Bowie, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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