Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 4.1% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $87,475 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Athens-Clarke County
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Bowling Green, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower