Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Tumwater, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tumwater, Washington is 28.8% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $64,421 in Tumwater, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tumwater, Washington is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Tumwater
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Tumwater, WA
Compared to Bowling Green, Tumwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher