Melbourne, Florida vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 10.4% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,809 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Melbourne, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower