Columbia, Missouri vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 42.7% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $71,325 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Bowie
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Columbia, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  91.9% higher
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher