San Jose, California vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 40.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $59,581 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Bowie
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to San Jose, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher