Owensboro, Kentucky vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 110.2% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $103,010 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in New York
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. New York, NY
Compared to Owensboro, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.2% 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
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  416.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.6% higher
  Commute
  144.4% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher