Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 98.3% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $198,345 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Seattle
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Bowling Green, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher