Manchester, Tennessee vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 3.0% more expensive than Manchester, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $77,284 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Manchester, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
23% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Manchester, Tennessee
Manchester, TN vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Manchester, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher