Bowling Green, Ohio vs. Lakewood, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Ohio is 8.4% more expensive than Bowling Green, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $65,053 in Lakewood, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Ohio is more expensive than Bowling Green, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Bowling Green, Ohio
Bowling Green, OH vs. Lakewood, OH
Compared to Bowling Green, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher