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BOWLING GREEN vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
27.0%
more expensive
than Bowling Green, Kentucky.
You would need a salary of
$209,468
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Chicago
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bowling Green, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
27.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
26.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.1% higher
Commute
78.2% higher
Health
23.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
11.0% higher
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