Pasadena, California vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 31.1% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $68,945 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Bowie
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Pasadena, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher