New Bern, North Carolina vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 1.9% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,446 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
26% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to New Bern, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% higher
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower