Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 20.1% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $36,028 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Bowling Green, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher