Lanham, Maryland vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 6.6% more expensive than Lanham, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,286 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lanham, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Lanham, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Bowie
than in Lanham, Maryland
Lanham, MD vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Lanham, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher