What is a pro or con of living in Bowling Green, Kentuckycompared to Muncie, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Bowling Green.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Muncie, Indiana should increase to $94,657 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.

MUNCIE vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Muncie, Indiana vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 18.3% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $94,657 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Muncie, Indiana

Muncie, IN vs. Bowling Green, KY

Compared to Muncie, Bowling Green is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

109.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

4.4% higher

Health

24.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% lower

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Muncie, Indiana vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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Muncie, IN vs. Bowling Green, KY

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