Fort Washington, Maryland vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 2.8% more expensive than Fort Washington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $51,404 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Washington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Bowie
than in Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington, MD vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Fort Washington, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher