Fresno, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 18.1% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $61,423 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Fresno, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower