What is a pro or con of living in Bowling Green, Kentuckycompared to Brownsville, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Bowling Green.

What salary do I need to live in Bowling Green, Kentucky copmared to Brownsville, Texas?

A salary of $140,000 in Brownsville, Texas should increase to $161,362 in Bowling Green, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BROWNSVILLE vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Brownsville, Texas vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 15.3% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $161,362 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Brownsville, Texas

Brownsville, TX vs. Bowling Green, KY

Compared to Brownsville, Bowling Green is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

105.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

9.2% lower

Health

15.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

25.9% higher

Cost of Food

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