Cost of Living in Bowleys Quarters, MD

Population 6,795 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

113

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bowleys Quarters sits on the smaller end of the Maryland city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Bowleys Quarters sits roughly 12 miles east of Baltimore — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 60% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 115

Rent 111

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bowleys Quarters

The median home value in Bowleys Quarters is $351,800 — 15% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,455/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,339/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Maryland's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Bowleys Quarters has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

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Bowleys Quarters has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

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🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$351,800

15% above avg

Median Rent

$1,455/mo

11% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

20.1x

Favors renting

Property Tax Rate

1.1%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$1,407

1 BR

$1,604

2 BR

$1,898

3 BR

$2,407

4 BR

$2,822

Owner-occupied 82.2%

Renter-occupied 17.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,455

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,069/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

35.0 min

30% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

8.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

79.9%

Carpooled

6.3%

Public transit

2.0%

Walked

1.2%

Bicycle

0.2%

Work from home

8.3%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%

Total Sales Tax 6.0%

State rate 6.0%

Avg local rate 0.0%

Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$107,339

44% above avg

Per Capita Income

$51,208

Unemployment Rate

1.9%

60% below avg

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Labor Force Participation

71.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.9%

Graduate degree 6.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.5

Male median age 40.2

Female median age 40.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good

62.5%

Good air days/yr

205

Max AQI recorded

127

PM2.5 days

231

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bowleys Quarters, MD?

Bowleys Quarters has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bowleys Quarters, MD?

The median gross rent in Bowleys Quarters is $1,455 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bowleys Quarters?

The median home value in Bowleys Quarters is $351,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bowleys Quarters?

The median household income in Bowleys Quarters is $107,339 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bowleys Quarters, MD?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bowleys Quarters is 6.0%. The Maryland state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Bowleys Quarters, MD affordable?

Bowleys Quarters is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

Bowleys Quarters at a Glance

Population: 6,795
Median Income: $107,339
Home Value: $351,800
Median Rent: $1,455/mo
Unemployment: 1.9%
Sales Tax: 6.0%

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