Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs West Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 3.0% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,517 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in West Chester
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs West Chester, PA
Compared to Bowie, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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