Gainesville, Florida vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 6.0% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,400 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Gainesville, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher