Bowie, Maryland vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 12.6% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,677 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Bowie, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower