Elgin, Illinois vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 39.8% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,901 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Bowie
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Elgin, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  55.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher