Palm Bay, Florida vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 41.7% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,852 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Bowie
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Palm Bay, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher