Cost of Living in Bowling Green, MD
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
98.0
100 = national avg
-2.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,115
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,908
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing82.7
Food104.9
Transportation109.9
Healthcare103.9
Utilities99.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$823
per month
2 Bedroom
$973
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bowling Green is 98.0, which is 2.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 82.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,115 per year to cover basic expenses.