Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 106.7% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $103,369 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Poway
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Bowling Green, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.7% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  56.2% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher