Birmingham, Alabama vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 11.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,878 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Birmingham, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher