What is a pro or con of living in Bowie, Marylandcompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Transportation is 50% more expensive in Bowie.

What salary do I need to live in Bowie, Maryland copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $102,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $119,000 in Bowie, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. BOWIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 16.7% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $119,000 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
50% more expensive in Bowie
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Bowie, MD

Compared to Charleston, Bowie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.1% higher

Commute

50.5% higher

Health

9.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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