Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 18.6% cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $81,442 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Akron
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Bowling Green, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower