Dayton, Ohio vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 19.0% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $214,177 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Dayton, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower