Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs South San Francisco, California


The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 69.6% more expensive than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $127,255 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Bowie, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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