Oakman, Alabama vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 8.6% more expensive than Oakman, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,612 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakman, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Oakman, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Oakman, Alabama
Oakman, AL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Oakman, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher