Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 5.7% cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,157 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Martinsburg, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher