Chico, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 26.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $36,943 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Chico, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower