Columbia, Kentucky vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 21.6% more expensive than Columbia, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $94,455 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Columbia, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Columbia, Kentucky
Columbia, KY vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Columbia, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher