Houma, Louisiana vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 3.5% cheaper than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $48,233 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Houma, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Houma, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower