Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Bowie, Maryland


The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 46.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $110,204 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Bowie
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Bowie, MD
Compared to Iowa City, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  106.7% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher

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