Newport News, Virginia vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 40.3% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,153 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Bowie
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Newport News, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher