Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 3.8% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $36,331 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Battle Creek, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher