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Cost of living in Bowie, Maryland

Prince George's County, MD

Part of the Washington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,290/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 955,584 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $2,056 48%
Federal tax $666 16%
Healthcare $480 11%
Groceries $382 9%
Transport $250 6%
Energy $204 5%
State tax $197 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Bowie

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$2,012
per month
1 bedroom
$2,056
per month
2 bedroom
$2,314
per month
3 bedroom
$2,893
per month
4 bedroom
$3,413
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bowie

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$100,708
per year
Individual earnings
$50,794
per year
Per capita
$45,287
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bowie

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$404,300
Annual property tax
$4,662

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bowie

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$150
per month · 16.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,448
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bowie

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.2%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Bowie

State and local tax rates for Maryland.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bowie

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
35.5 min
Drive alone
61.2%
Public transit
8.6%
Work from home
15.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bowie

What it costs to live in Bowie each month.

Single person
$4,290
per month
  • Rent $2,056
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $382
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $666
  • State tax $197
Couple
$6,183
per month
  • Rent $2,314
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $633
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,318
  • State tax $394
Family
$8,946
per month
  • Rent $2,893
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $960
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,318
  • State tax $394

Frequently asked questions about Bowie

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bowie?

In Bowie, Maryland, a one-bedroom apartment averages $2,056 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,314 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,893 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bowie?

In Bowie, Maryland, the average household income is $100,708 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $50,794 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bowie?

The estimated cost of living in Bowie, Maryland is approximately $4,290 per month for a single person, $6,183 for a couple, $8,946 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bowie?

The combined sales tax rate in Bowie, Maryland is 6.00%, which includes the Maryland state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Bowie an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bowie, Maryland would need approximately $4,290 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $100,708 per year ($8,392 per month). Bowie has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Bowie?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bowie, Maryland is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bowie?

The average home value in Bowie, Maryland is $404,300, with average annual property taxes of $4,662, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bowie compare to other areas?

You can compare Bowie, Maryland with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bowie is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources