Monterey, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 51.6% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $42,082 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Monterey, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower