Iowa City, Iowa vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 3.0% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $140,677 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Iowa City, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower