Tacoma, Washington vs. Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is 8.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $160,697 in Bowie, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowie, Maryland is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Bowie
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Bowie, MD
Compared to Tacoma, Bowie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.5% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower