Ashland, Kentucky vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 14.8% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $57,395 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Ashland, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower