Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Bowie, Maryland


The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 45.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $40,866 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Bowie
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Bowie, MD
Compared to Santa Clara, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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