Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Smithfield, Virginia


The cost of living in Smithfield, Virginia is 19.3% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,539 in Smithfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithfield, Virginia is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Smithfield
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Smithfield, VA
Compared to Bowie, Smithfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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