Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 1.7% cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $162,270 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Rochester
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Bowling Green, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher