Bowie, MD
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$78,416
across all roles
Cost Index
108
Above Average
Avg Rent
$1,610/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Bowie?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.70× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 108 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,972/mo, Bowie is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
108
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,610
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,972
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$68,842
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.70×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Bowie
By gross annual salary
- $246,619
- $245,361
- $243,649
- $239,308
- $236,656
- $236,642
- $234,242
- $230,811
- $222,051
- $219,335
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $12,205/mo
- $12,128/mo
- $12,024/mo
- $11,760/mo
- $11,599/mo
- $11,598/mo
- $11,452/mo
- $11,243/mo
- $10,710/mo
- $10,545/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Bowie
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.