What is a pro or con of living in Bowling Green, Kentuckycompared to Monticello, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Bowling Green.

What salary do I need to live in Bowling Green, Kentucky copmared to Monticello, Kentucky?

A salary of $70,000 in Monticello, Kentucky should increase to $84,000 in Bowling Green, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTICELLO vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Monticello, Kentucky vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 20.0% more expensive than Monticello, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $84,000 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Monticello, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Monticello, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Monticello, Kentucky

Monticello, KY vs. Bowling Green, KY

Compared to Monticello, Bowling Green is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

85.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

12.8% higher

Health

11.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% higher

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Monticello, Kentucky vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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