Elkins, Arkansas vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 2.1% cheaper than Elkins, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $48,958 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Elkins, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Elkins, Arkansas
Elkins, AR vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Elkins, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher