Long Beach, California vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 19.5% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $40,258 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Bowie
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Long Beach, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher