Lincoln, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 38.2% cheaper than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $46,382 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Lincoln, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower