Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 47.1% more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $147,072 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Bowie
than in Christiansburg, Virginia
Christiansburg, VA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Christiansburg, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  95.3% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher