Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Plano, Texas


The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 14.8% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,589 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Plano
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Plano, TX
Compared to Bowie, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower

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