Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Van Buren, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Van Buren, Maine is 9.2% cheaper than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $68,080 in Van Buren, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Van Buren, Maine is cheaper than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Van Buren
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Van Buren, ME
Compared to Owensboro, Van Buren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% lower
      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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower