Palmdale, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 35.7% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $83,635 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Palmdale, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  56.8% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower