Bowie, AZ vs St. David, AZ

Bowie, AZ and St. David, AZ have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.1% difference in their overall index. Bowie scores 54 while St. David scores 54 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bowie is $623/month compared to $433/month in St. David — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. David has cheaper rent, Bowie actually has lower median home values ($50,000 vs $121,000).

Median household income in Bowie is $36,250 compared to $45,417 in St. David (-20.2%). While St. David is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bowie spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in St. David.