Cost of Living Calculator - Kensington, Maryland vs Bowie, Maryland


The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 15.4% cheaper than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,416 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is cheaper than Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bowie
than in Kensington, Maryland
Kensington, MD vs Bowie, MD
Compared to Kensington, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher

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