San Marcos, Texas vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 28.0% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,021 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Bowie
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to San Marcos, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.1% higher