Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 53.0% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $76,478 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Austin
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Bowling Green, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher